I came to Dr. Melanie with concerns about my daughter's gas pains and reflux. Blake would cry throughout the day and the night as well. I tried colic medicines, the bicycle pumps with her legs, different ways of positioning her and warm baths. Nothing worked. I had heard that chiropractic adjustments could help, so I thought that I'd give it a try.
Dr. Melanie noticed tension in her spine, her stomach and suggested that I should change my diet. It was amazing! Within a week, Blake was a calmer and happier baby, and of course I was a happy mama as well. Doing an elimination diet made a noticeable difference almost immediately. Our day to day routine is much easier and less stressful on my husband and myself.
Beth P. - new mom
When Conner was about 2 months old he started to seem uncomfortable and extremely gassy which was affecting his sleep and he was no longer the happy baby we were used to. We had been going to the chiropractor since Conner was about 6 weeks old as he was lightly out of alignment from a rushed delivery. When I mentioned to Dr. Melanie Conner's new change in behaviour she suggested removing certain foods from my diet to see if it made a difference for Conner since he is breastfed.
A few weeks after removing dairy from my diet, he was a new baby. He was less gassy and was sleeping much better at night. He also returned to the happy baby we were used to. Every month I try dairy in hopes that he has grown out of this sensitivity, but like clockwork, 24 hours later he is extremely gassy and uncomfortable again.
Allison B. - Mother of 2
As a father, I wish I had this book a long time ago. I still recall the frustration and sadness my wife and I felt as our colicky first-born suffered night after night. The feeling of failure was quite overwhelming. Dr. Melanie has done a masterful job of taking a super stressful subject and simplifying it for all parents. If even one parent can avoid the confusion and pain that so many go through with their newborns, Dr. Melanie has made a huge contribution.
As a practicing chiropractor, I can't wait to get this book into the hands of every one of my patients. I am constantly asked questions regarding nutrition for infants, and to have this resource in my bag of tricks will be invaluable.
Thank you, Dr. Melanie for your dedication and for sharing your brilliance.
Dr. Rick Markson - Chiropractor, Team Leader of ChiroDestiny
Dr. Melanie has created the short and sweet guide to helping you figure out how to help your baby become a calm one. Having known and worked with Dr. Melanie for over a decade, I have come to rely on her excellent care of moms and babies in her chiropractic practice. I recommend that moms read and implement a Calm Baby approach to save themselves and their little ones hours of unnecessary upset. Take back the night!
Dr. Allissa Gaul - Naturopath and Creator of Helpingdrmom.com
What a great resource for new mothers! Dr. Melanie does a great job of giving insightful and detailed information in this book. I wish I had The Calm Baby Cookbook when my children were born.
Dr. Rachel Northern - Chiropractor, and Author of A Journey to Vibrant Health
The Calm Baby Cookbook is an excellent resource for all new moms. Simple suggestions with good explanations. This book belongs on every bookshelf next to What to Expect When Your Expecting. I know it will be a frequent resource in my office, and for my patients.
Dr. Tiffany Altilio - Registered Nurse, Chiropractor, Author of Creating Awesome! Radiant Health as a Spiritual Practice
