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Cry it Out method

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Posted 10/08/2012

CIO is such a controversial topic, but do what YOU feel is right. I just started on this babycenter thing and I cannot BELIEVE how rude some people are and think their way is the only way. Aren't we here to support eachother? Anyways, my personal opinion- CIO will teach the baby to self sooth. This doesn't mean that anyone is ignoring their child or not feeding their child. Sometimes they cry because they are sooo exhausted and just need to sleep. Do what works for you child.



Posted 10/08/2012

I started letting my DD fuss it out around 12 mos.  I had napped with her until that point and wanted her to start being able to fall asleep on her own.  I would never consider the CIO method some people do but I am too much of an AP advocate for that.  I like my babies to fall asleep happy and content, not feeling rejected and left to fend for themselves.

Posted 10/08/2012
A big issue is that a lot of moms have the wrong idea about what exactly CIO is. I've been a mom for 20 years and I could tell you some crazy ideas of the CIO method I've heard. Most recently I was talking to 2 moms. Both did CIO. One mom said you put LO in their bed, shut the door and "shout" from the other room til they fall asleep!!! The othe left her 1 month old crying in his bed for an hr and a half!!!! And then the same when he was teething.., she let him cry that out too!!! There is a difference between fussing and whinning, and crying.
I just don't think that denying an infant affection when they are crying for whatever reason it is, is just neglectful.

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