I have to 2nd the positive praise for Sheyne! I think her philosopy is gold. My DD is now 17mo and a different child because of her advice. I can't praise her holistic approach highly enough. I realise all babies/ toddlers are different but her ideas are logical and sensible and I believe would apply to most children.

I must have read near 50 books on sleeping and her philosphy is the only holistic approach i.e. tackles sleep in relation to the rest of a child's day - eating, behaviour etc I bought the 'No Cry' books and the 'Save Our Sleep' (more routine focused books). To be honest, I got jack of the no cry/ gentle stuff. It just didn't work for my LO. A more structured approach was key. I don't believe in CC (as does Sheyne). Rather I believe in really listening to a baby's cries and interpreting them correctly. I know when my LO is crying out of the desire to have company or because she's over-tired versus when she's sick or has a genuine emotional need. Because she doesn't wake very often I know that when she does, it's out of a genunine need. Sheyne's philosophy helped me grasp this with confidence. I now get the sleep I need to be a better mum to my DD. My DD is also a healthier, happier child.

In the end we're all going to disagree, but I can only say what worked for me and I have no hesitations recommending her book to anyone. She is the reason I'm now pregnant with number 2...I thought my DD was going to be an only child!