Harvey Md Karp - The Happiest Baby on the Block and The Happiest Toddler on the Block 2-Book Bundle

A Bantam eBook Edition

The Happiest Baby on the Block 2002 by the Happiest Baby, Inc.
The Happiest Toddler on the Block 2004 by the Happiest Baby, Inc.

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The books contained in this omnibus were each published separately by Bantam, an imprint of The Random House Publishing Group, a division of Random House, Inc., in 2002 and 2004.

Cover design: Beverly Leung
Cover photograph: The Happiest Baby on the Block Shutterstock/Dee Hunter. The Happiest Toddler on the Block Biljana Sipka.

eBook ISBN 978-0-345-53694-5

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Professionals Praise Dr. Karp

This beautifully written volume meets a tremendous need for a scientifically sound and effective parent guide to the care of persistently crying babies. Dr. Karp has written the best book that Ive read on this challenging topic.

Morris Green, M.D., Perry W. Lesh Professor of Pediatrics, Indiana University School of Medicine

What a marvelous book! Parents for years to come will be grateful to Dr. Karp for this lucid and entertaining explanation of why babies cry and how to help them.

Martin Stein, M.D., Professor of Pediatrics, University of California, San Diego Medical School, co-author of Encounters with Children: Pediatric Behavior and Development

The Happiest Baby on the Block is a witty and masterful book bursting with wisdom from start to finish. It contains some of the best and most original ideas about new babies I have ever seen. Dr. Karp entertains as he teaches, providing wonderful and innovative suggestions in a family-friendly way.

James McKenna, Ph.D., Chairman, Department of Anthropology, University of Notre Dame, and Director, Mother-Baby Behavioral Sleep Laboratory

Harvey Karp is the type of pediatrician that every parent would want. His experience is beyond compare and his ability to relate to parents is impressive. The Happiest Baby on the Block has the perfect solutions for helping parents grow and thrive along with their babies.

Sandra Apgar Steffes, R.N., M.S., member, Board of Directors, Lamaze International

The Karp Wrap is a very powerful tool that can stop a babys cries instantly! The mothers helpers I train say it calms babies faster than anything else.

Lynn Sullivan, R.N., Director, Newborn Nursing Services, SM-UCLA Hospital

Dr. Karp offers doctors, therapists, and teachers practical new skills and a wonderfully clear approach to helping parents of fussy babies.

Carol Blake, M.D., Director, Early Childhood Center, Cedar-Sinai Medical Center

Parenting can and should be fun. This book is a great blend of sound science and years of experience. It is a toolkit for making happy babies and happy parents.

Lewis Leavitt, M.D., Medical Director of the Waisman Center on Human Development, Professor of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin-Madison

The 5 Ss are so effective they should be taught to everyone with young babies!

Elizabeth Pantley, author of The No-Cry Sleep Solution

Celebrities Praise Dr. Karp

A must read! Dr. Karp offers insights into parenting by combining ancient and modern wisdom. Our baby boy responded to the 5 Ss immediately!

Keely and Pierce Brosnan, TV journalist/environmentalist and actor

I wish I had known Dr. Karp for my first two children. With the soothing, loving tips in this book, caring for my two most recent babies has been a dream.

Hunter Tylo, actress/founder of Hunters Chosen Child

Harvey Karp would make my Big Mama proud! He is leading us back to age-old basics, back to motherwit.

Alfre Woodard, actress

There is nothing quite like watching Dr. Harvey work wonders on a screaming baby. Hes not a pediatrician, hes a magician. Every time I bring my kids in to see him, I walk out wishing he was their father.

Larry David, star of Larry David: Curb Your Enthusiasm and co-creator of Seinfeld

Harvey Karps enlightened and creative approach has been a benefit not only to our children, but to my wife and me as parents.

Kristen and Lindsey Buckingham, photographer and singer/songwriter, Fleetwood Mac

Dr. Karp was exactly the doctor to see us through new parenthood. He has the magic touchnot just with babies, but with new parents, too.

Robin Swicord and Nicholas Kazan, screenwriters of Matilda, Practical Magic, and Reversal of Fortune

Dr. Karp is simply the best. Anytime our kids have a problem, he guides us with warmth, wisdom, and humor. And that helps us sleep better at night.

Janet and Jerry Zucker, director of Airplane, Ghost, and Rat Race

Parents Praise Dr. Karp

Ill give you $100 if you teach me what you just did to calm my baby.

Denise, Michael, Jacqueline, and Olivia

Curtis crying was loud and piercing. The only thing I have found to calm him were those tricks you teach in your office.

Carol, Don, Curtis, and Carter

Our daughter cried terribly. Exhausted, I went to see Dr. Karp. After using his technique, we became believers. Incredibly, it always works for us.

Alise, Will, and Cameron

We owe you our second born for teaching us The Karp. Its a miracle cure for colic!

Ana, Jeff, and Alexander

We call it the Harvey Shuffle. The first time I saw it I was astounded. In seconds, Ben stopped crying and my jaw was on the floor!

Christina, Jonah, and Ben

My wife and I bought no less than ten baby books. But the things you showed us were not in the books.

Martin, Ann, and Madison

Swaddling Theo made a huge difference. Now he is sleeping five to six hours straight at night. It even stopped his spitting up at night. We owe you.

Lisa, Evan, and Theo

Dr. Karps method was a lifesaver. With a simple 1, 2, 3swaddle, shhhh, swingour baby fell asleep and we received a round of applause.

Laurel, Atillio, Raffaella, and Rocco

Colic hit us like a freight train. I called Dr. Karp and within two weeks, Emma was sleeping eight to ten hours a night. Dr. Karp changed our lives!

Jody, Sam, and Emma

THE HAPPIEST BABY ON THE BLOCK
A Bantam Book

PUBLISHING HISTORY
Bantam hardcover edition published June 2002
Bantam trade paperback edition / June 2003

Published by Bantam Dell
A Division of Random House, Inc.
New York, New York

All rights reserved
Copyright 2002 by The Happiest Baby, Inc.
Illustrations by Jennifer Kalis, copyright 2002 The Happiest Baby, Inc.

Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 2001056734
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