Harvey Karp is a pediatrician, child development expert, and best-selling author. He is also the creator of the Happiest Baby, a product line that aims to help parents soothe and calm their babies using the '5 S's' method.
Dr. Karp received his medical degree from the University of Southern California School of Medicine in 1979.
He founded the Children's Health Associates medical practice in Los Angeles in 1981, which specializes in the care of infants, children, and adolescents.
In 2002, Dr. Karp released his first book, 'The Happiest Baby on the Block,' which has since become a best-seller and has been translated into over 20 languages.
In 2013, he launched the Happiest Baby company, which offers a range of products for infants and parents.
In 2016, Dr. Karp released his second book, 'The Happiest Toddler on the Block,' which focuses on understanding and communicating with young children.
SwaddleMe is a product line that offers swaddles and blankets designed to help infants feel secure and comfortable.
Mamaboo is a company that offers a range of baby products, including swaddles, blankets, and diapers.
Aden + Anais is a company that specializes in high-quality swaddles, blankets, and other baby products.
The SNOO Smart Sleeper is a bassinet that uses white noise and motion to soothe infants and help them sleep longer.
The Happiest Baby Swaddle is a specially designed swaddle that helps infants feel secure and prevents them from startling themselves awake.
The Happiest Baby White Noise Machine plays a range of sounds that can help calm and soothe fussy infants.
The '5 S's' method is a technique developed by Dr. Harvey Karp for soothing and calming fussy infants. The '5 S's' stand for swaddle, side (or stomach) position, shush, swing, and suck.
Many parents have found the SNOO Smart Sleeper to be a valuable investment, as it can help soothe infants and improve sleep for both the baby and parents. However, it is a substantial financial investment and may not be feasible for all families.
Yes, all Happiest Baby products are designed with safety in mind and have been thoroughly tested to meet safety standards.
Most Happiest Baby products are suitable for infants up to 6 months old, although some may be useful for older infants.
While the Happiest Baby techniques were developed with infants in mind, some of the principles may be useful for older children as well. However, Dr. Harvey Karp's second book, 'The Happiest Toddler on the Block,' focuses specifically on understanding and communicating with young children.