The CALM Baby Method

Solutions for Fussy Days and Sleepless Nights

Patti Ideran, Mark Fishbein
American Academy of Pediatrics
225 pages
ISBN: 978-1610024822
April 2021

"Should be the baby manual every new parent receives [...] Reading this book will also calm distressed parents by putting practical tools in their hands."

—Pec Indman, PA, EdD, MFT, PMH-C, coauthor of Beyond the Blues: Understanding and Treating Prenatal and Postnatal Depression and Anxiety

Whether your baby is colicky, fussy, or just plain cranky, the proven techniques in The CALM Baby Method will help you both feel better. With decades of expertise as a pediatric occupational therapist and a pediatric gastroenterologist, Patti Ideran and Dr. Mark Fishbein have helped thousands of parents soothe their high-need babies— improving attachment, sleep, feeding, and overall quality of life for the whole family. The CALM (Cues, Arousal Levels, Massage) method is evidence-based and easy to follow and will strengthen the bond between you and your baby with hands-on loving care.