IntroductionThere is no greater feeling a new mother can experience than a smiling baby. Every new mother struggles to make their babies happy because they can't speak yet. Their first form of communication is crying, but parents are not always able to understand what the baby wants at first. When I read “The Happiest Baby on the Block” by Harvey Karp I was very intrigued. The step to make your baby happy was not only helpful but also simple. This book takes a psychological approach because it is very similar to Erickson's trust versus mistrust phase. I will start by introducing the theory of the book and then explain why it is related to the trust vs. trust phase. Erickson's no confidence. Relation to the child's development (emotional, social and/or physical) The method is called the five s which consist of the following; swaddling, side/back position, shushing, rocking and sucking. These five steps make the baby feel like he is still in the womb. When babies are born they are not actually ready for the world and should still be in the womb for the fourth trimester. The fourth trimester runs from the age of birth to eight months of adolescence. Because we know this isn't possible, the baby's first few months are known as the fourth trimester. During this time your baby is completely dependent on you, it's okay to constantly be there for him when he cries. This helps build trust in you and other healthcare professionals. During this stage of the fourth trimester your baby will learn to trust or distrust you, it is crucial to teach your baby to trust you. This book will teach you how to help your baby trust you if you have a fussy baby using the five S method. The first step of the method is swaddling. You start from... middle of the paper... ry. Using the steps in this book can help a stressed mother make sure her baby's needs are met, without having to have a constantly agitated baby. When you can calm your child, it gives you the courage to help him learn to trust yourself and others. It is possible to have a happy baby. With these steps and physiological proof that it is important for your child to trust, it is a must when it comes to the method. “The Happiest Kid on the Block” was a fascinating read and brings into play a whole new perspective on Erikson's theory of trust versus mistrust, as well as really showing how to raise a happy and healthy child. There is truly no greater feeling a new mother can experience than that of a happy, smiling baby. Works Cited Karp, Harvey. The happiest baby on the block: the new way to calm crying and help your baby sleep longer. New York, NY: Bantam, 2002. Print.