I hid a copy of 'Babywise'

[deleria]

I was perusing pregnancy and parenting books at a local bookstore this evening. While checking out their less-than-impressive collection (only one Sears book, for example!) a copy of 'Babywise' stared me right in the face. Gag.

I realized it might stare frustrated, sleep-deprived parents in the face as well, so I waited until the coast was clear and stashed it behind some Barbara Coloroso books :

I'd like to think that I might have saved a baby from a terrible and traumatic experience - at least until the staff finds the book. I think I'll go back in a few days and do it again

[rmzbm]

LOL! Now that's not "right!" : I do it all the time! Of course they're probably fixed at the end of the day but I feel better for the moment!

[Elowyn]

Bwa ha ha. I do the same thing!

[Dragonfly]

Good for you! That's part of my normal routine when we go to the bookstore. That and facing out the AP books.

[tash11]

I have done that to "what to expect" at the local gently used shop. and of course pulled all the LLL books to the front

[mystic~mama]

i hide or put the "word to the wise" papers inside

[orkid]

Originally Posted by Dragonfly

Good for you! That's part of my normal routine when we go to the bookstore. That and facing out the AP books.

I'm guilty of doing this as well.

[deleria]

I love that I'm not the only one who does this! Next time I'm going to make the AP books more prominent as well. They're often hiding on a bottom shelf between a few icky books.

However, there is one local bookstore - a big chain, at that - which proudly displays Dr. Jack Newman's Guide to Breastfeeding. That always makes me smile

[amybw]

I have hidden the "wise " books before too.

Makes me feel accomplished for the day!

[OnTheBrink]

I like to move books like that to the FICTION or HORROR sections!

[BelovedK]

Originally Posted by OnTheBrink

I like to move books like that to the FICTION or HORROR sections!

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[lauraheartslittle1]

Originally Posted by OnTheBrink

I like to move books like that to the FICTION or HORROR sections!

OP and others...

As someone who worked for a large chain bookstore a few years back, trust me... books that get misplaced behind others *often* don't get put back in the right place. If they are behind the counter or up front or left on a table, they will. But otherwise... closing at night requires too much time to do the restocking of things left in the open or up front to bother with going through the individual sections. We went through the individual sections 3 times a year, so hey, the copy of BW could remain hidden for several months if that store works like the other 2 that I worked at.

[GriffsKat]

I must say, as one who read and tried babywise, and has since returned the book, I'd do the same thing in a heartbeat. That book caused nothing but heartache, trouble and discontent (to put it mildly) in this house. I hate it. So good for you!! I think I'll do the same next time I see one!

[EvansMomma]

Originally Posted by deleria

I was perusing pregnancy and parenting books at a local bookstore this evening. While checking out their less-than-impressive collection (only one Sears book, for example!) a copy of 'Babywise' stared me right in the face. Gag.

I realized it might stare frustrated, sleep-deprived parents in the face as well, so I waited until the coast was clear and stashed it behind some Barbara Coloroso books :

I'd like to think that I might have saved a baby from a terrible and traumatic experience - at least until the staff finds the book. I think I'll go back in a few days and do it again

Our Chapters store only had ONE Dr Sears book...but like a kazillion copies of Babywise...stupid book. Me and DH went around and "redistributed" them throughout the store.

[swebster]

http://www.ezzo.info/trifoldbrochure.pdf

here's a brochure to print out and slide in between pages :

[Nora'sMama]

When I was in our local Borders a month or so ago, I noticed that 'Babywise' was displayed in a prominent position with a few other chosen parenting titles. I took it down and took it over to the nearest employee and told her in a pleasant but concerned voice that I was really surprised to see this book on display like that, was Borders not aware that the AAP recommends against this book? She was not - what could she say to that? - and I very briefly (like 2 sentences) filled her in on the main complaints, that it could lead to FTT, etc. She seemed very concerned and the next time I came in it was NOT on display. So, even with a major chain, don't be afraid to bring the recommendation against this book to the staff's attention.

[Belle]

Originally Posted by OnTheBrink

I like to move books like that to the FICTION or HORROR sections!

At the borders near my house there's a sizable selection of ezzo books. I think they'd notice if they were missing. There's a whole shelf devoted to what to expect. I guess I should take solace that the Sears collection has a good representation too.

[mamabadger]

I always relocate Babywise when I see it, but I like NorasMama's suggestion even better. It would probably have a more lasting effect.

I also bought a copy : just so I could use it as a bad example in my prenatal classes. New parents need to be forewarned.

[minkajane]

I went to a used bookstore last night with a good-sized parenting section. There were NO Ezzo books! And there were about 10 Dr. Sears books! Yay! I did see a couple of the What to Expect books, but I'm much more ok with those than with Ezzo!

[loudmama]

I am no fan of the Ezzo books or the WTEWYE series. However, book stores carry what people want. Sadly, people want these books. If sales dwindled of these books, believe me, the bookstores would carry more books that people would buy.

L