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Hi Michelle,

This is unlikely to be a growth spurt…that would cause lots of eating, but long naps after eating. What are you using for white noise all naps/night (that is as important as the swaddling!)? Is the swing reclined back all the way…you want to make sure her neck can’t double over (I recommend you ask your pediatrician’s permission just to be safe).
Good luck!
Dr. Karp

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You don’t have to…but most parents find that the best way to learn these counterintuitive methods is to watch the DVD a few times (to master the basic techniques)…and then the book is much more understandable. Good luck!
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Hi Lette, Sorry it has been a struggle for you. I don”t know how old your child is, but when parents tell me the 5 S’s are not working 90% of the time it is because they are not being done exactly right. Unfortunately, the techniques can be a little tricky (that’s why we made a DVD …it is easier to learn the 5 S’s by watching someone else do them). Swaddling is key to success…unwrapped babies tend to fuss longer and wake more often….and they then need strong white noise (when he is crying…play it as loud as a hair drier! then as he calms play it as loud as a shower)….and finally some need to sleep – fully wrapped – in the swing all night (as I describe in my new sleep book). And if you are sure you are doing everything right and they are STILL not working, you should have your child checked by his doctor.
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Have fun! Dr. Karp