Harvey Karp M.D.

About the Author

Dr. Harvey Karp, M.D., is a renowned pediatrician, child development specialist, and bestselling author celebrated for his innovative approaches to newborn care and parenting. With over three decades of clinical experience and a faculty position at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Dr. Karp has dedicated his career to helping parents navigate the challenges of early infancy. Drawing on his expertise in evolutionary biology and child psychology, he developed the groundbreaking '5 S's' technique to soothe fussy babies, revolutionizing how families worldwide manage crying and sleep issues. His work empowers parents with practical, science-backed strategies to foster happier, healthier beginnings for their children, making complex developmental concepts accessible and actionable.