Do you ever let your baby "cry it out?"?

Question

I have not let my baby girl cry it out yet cuz she is only 6 weeks. But ppl tell me that if I don't do it now then she will always want me...basically be a brat and not let me be w/o her.

Answer 1

yeah let her cry for a few min it will help her in the long run her lungs will get stronger and she will learn some independence (just remember for only about 2 min. to start then work her up every few weeks)

Good Luck

Answer 2

I just started letting my baby cry it out while placing him down in his crib at night.... BUT I started this when he was over 5 months.... it is my understanding that you should not let baby cry it out when they are under 5/6 months of age, as they are too young, and they need to know they have security.  I would NOT let your 6 week old baby cry it out.  She needs something if she is crying.

Answer 3

That's not true. If you don't let her CIO, she won't be a "brat". She will just know that if she does need you, you will be there. My Daughter will be 3 months in 3 days and I do not plan on letting her CIO. To me, her cry means "Mommy, I need you pleeease", I couldn't live with myself if I just sat in another room while she was crying for me. Ultimately, it's your decision, you're the parent. I was just letting you know that she WON'T be a brat. I promise. :)

Answer 4

yeah i let my baby cry it out but only after i feed ,change ,play and she is still  crying.  CRYING  ISN'T BAD FOR THE BABY IT GOOD FOR THE LUNGS

Answer 5

No-no-no.

Children that age cry because they need you and that is their only way of showing they are hot, hungry, wet, etc. Do NOT cry it out at that age, this is the time when you and your baby are forming a bond.

Answer 6

"Do you ever let your baby "cry it out?"?"

No, never.

Reason: am a parent, not a sociopath.

Answer 7

CIO causes SIDS?? please tell us where u got this info?

i am well educated, and have read and done a lot of research on the subject and i have NEVER, EVER heard that....

Answer 8

i didn't let my daughter cry it out when she was tiny and now i try to, people say its wrong but i really need to get things done and i can't when im constantly holding her. She will be 7 months at the end of this month and they always get clingy at this time so they need to learn that you will be there but cant always hold them.

Answer 9

I did. And I'm a parent, not a sociopath. I knew the difference between her I need help, food, changed, etc. cry from a I don't want to go to bed mom cry. Of course, we waited until she was older and never let her cry more than 10 minutes without checking her. And crying does not increase the chance of sids, they have discovered it's related to a brain abnormality and are on the verge of figuring out a test to see if your baby is high risk or not. Just like some people say vaccines are certain death or cause for autism or developmental delays. Again, there's no proof. Just figure out what works best with your baby and don't be afraid to let her stay at grandmas, or with a sitter when you go out. We got my daughter to sleep through the night at 7 weeks by feeding her rice cereal in her bedtime bottle, and she's not fat, in fact she's extremely tall and skinny for her age. People are really misinformed, in fact, I may be too, but I went with works and am the proud mama of a 20 month old toddler who has yet to throw a real fit in public, is extremely healthy and active and is developmentally perfect. And she had all her vaccines too.

Just figure out your parenting styles( I think there is no one true way) and stick with them.

Good luck!  

Answer 10

Don't listen to what people tell you. You know what the right thing to do is... she will likely cry when falling asleep...but you know when it is crying too long...she needs you and that is why she cries for you.

She is only 6 weeks old...WAY too young to be a brat. Try going in every 5-10 minutes...reassure her and tell her that you are there...and then try it again...does she use a pacifier? That may help too.

Good luck... i know how hard it is.  

Answer 11

My daughter cried a whole lot, and there is nothing wrong with letting them cry.  If she was changed, fed, and nothing was wrong then I would let her cry for short periods of time, but I also disagree that holding them will make them a brat, babies need a whole lot of comforting and love so just do what you feel is right for you and your baby.

Answer 12

CIO is potentially dangerous.  It doesn't prevent her from being a brat, it simply teaches her that her needs will not be met.  

Here's some references on the dangers of CIO:

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/07/14/...

http://drbenkim.com/articles-attachment-...

You might like to read what Dr. Sears has to say about infant communication:

http://www.askdrsears.com/html/5/T051200...

Good luck!

Answer 13

I don't think that at 6 weeks old you should let them 'cry it out' because that is their way of saying they need fed, changed or burped. Maybe around 4 or 5 months old you can start letting them cry it out - usually it happens when they are tired and need to take a nap but don't want to.

Answer 14

i would never do that because the baby wouldn't trust me that much and it causes brain damage

Answer 15

On really young babies it could be dangerous to let them cry it out, couldnt it? But on kids a little bit older I'm not sure...geez, there's a lot of stuff about babies I dont know! :(

Answer 16

Don't EVER let her cry it out. Especially when she is that little. It increases the risk of SIDS. Babies are supposed to be spoiled. Think about it, your baby is crying for a reason, because its the only way they can tell you that need you. Please please please don't listen to those people. They are ignorant. Hold your baby and love her.

Answer 17

The American Association of Pediatrics recommends that until the baby is 6 months old it is impossible to spoil them. So, go pick that baby up if she's crying!

Answer 18

NO I never did. I hate that idea!!! Babies need to be taken care of. Are you wanting a baby that doesn't feel safe with his family because they don't meet his needs when he cries for you.  

Answer 19

I asked this question once and I got chewed out..lol..i didnt want to let mine cry it out either but was told I needed to. My baby boy is 10 months old, never cried it out for longer than time to make a bottle. He is very spoiled and will be forever probably but it gives you the best feeling to know your needed so much. I love my baby wanting me although it does get tiresome carrying him around and holding all day, its worth the spoiling. They just know you will be there for them.