The 5 S’s, my method for soothing crying babies, are now taught by public health programs across the United States in dozens of other nations. Doctors have adopted this approach for 2 key reasons: 1) It helps parents feel confident and bond to their babies and 2) Reducing infant crying and parental exhaustion can save lives and lower health care costs.

Many scientific studies have confirmed that infant crying and parent exhaustion are key triggers for:

  • Child abuse: Causing at least 1,500 hospitalizations per year, including 1,200 cases of brain damage and 400 deaths.
  • Postpartum depression: Plaguing 10-50% of new moms and many new dads. Anxiety and depression can lead to breastfeeding failure, accidents, child neglect, the long-term need for medication, and even suicide.
  • Breastfeeding failure: Leading to increased risk of SIDS for babies and increased risk of breast cancer and ovarian cancer for mothers.
  • Other health problems: Including maternal smoking, car accidents, overtreatment for acid reflex…even more maternal obesity.

Get your baby—and yourself—the sleep you need. Not only will you feel better on a day to day basis (and enjoy the early days with your baby more) you will lower many health risks for your family. Learn more about SNOO Smart Sleeper, and how it can help!

About Dr. Harvey Karp

Dr. Harvey Karp, one of America’s most trusted pediatricians, is the founder of Happiest Baby and the inventor of the groundbreaking SNOO Smart Sleeper. After years of treating patients in Los Angeles, Dr. Karp vaulted to global prominence with the release of the bestselling Happiest Baby on the Block and Happiest Toddler on the Block. His celebrated books and videos have since become standard pediatric practice, translated into more than 20 languages and have helped millions of parents. Dr. Karp’s landmark methods, including the 5 S’s for soothing babies, guide parents to understand and nurture their children and relieve stressful issues, like new-parent exhaustion, infant crying, and toddler tantrums.

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