The Dad Edge Podcast The Secrets to Calming Babies ft. Dr. Harvey Karp
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Nov 1, 2024 
Dr. Harvey Karp, a renowned pediatrician and co-founder of Happiest Baby, shares invaluable insights on calming babies and enhancing parental confidence. He discusses his revolutionary '5 S's' method for soothing infants, which includes swaddling and shushing. Karp highlights the importance of the 'fourth trimester' and how sleep deprivation affects new parents. He also introduces the SNOO Smart Sleeper, designed to increase infant sleep hours, while emphasizing nurturing environments that promote emotional health in babies.
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The 5 S's for Baby Calming
- Use the "5 S's" to soothe babies: Swaddling, Side/Stomach position, Shushing, Swinging, and Sucking.
- If these techniques don't work, it could indicate an underlying medical issue like GERD or allergies.
The Fourth Trimester
- Babies aren't fully developed when born; the first 3-6 months after birth is the "fourth trimester".
- Recreating womb-like conditions (motion, sound, and snugness) can soothe newborns.
Larry's Experience with the 5 S's
- Larry Hagner's first two children responded well to the 5 S's, using white noise, swaddling, and a wedge.
- His third child, however, suffered from severe GERD, requiring different approaches.