| One of the most controversial but nevertheless very | | | | they learn that being lulled is the effective method of |
| effective methods in sleep training is ‘control | | | | getting attention. Every time they cry, parents rush |
| crying'. The method demands a lot of patience, | | | | to their side not knowing that among its natural |
| perseverance and a strong heart. No, it is not cruel | | | | tendency the baby is also learning that crying makes |
| nor it harms the baby. In fact, more and more | | | | to get much care. The only problem is that the infant |
| parents are finding out that it might just be the most | | | | psychologically develops a need for crying even if it |
| effective method. | | | | feels a little irritable. Parents who try the ‘control |
| What is it? | | | | crying' method just teach the baby that sometimes it |
| Control crying is a method in which the parents | | | | is better to go to sleep, even if you are a little |
| deliberately let the baby cry for a few minutes | | | | irritated. |
| before soothing them. It might seem inhumane but | | | | Is it really effective? |
| the process doesn't ask, not to attend the baby. | | | | Many parents conceive this idea as a last resort to all |
| Actually, it depends on the parents on how long they | | | | the other techniques. Anyway, they have nothing to |
| can allow the baby to cry before taking care of | | | | loose from experimenting for a day or two. Again, it |
| them. Parents have to keep a very fine balance | | | | depends on the family if they want to try this |
| between attending and neglecting a weeping child. | | | | method and the amount of time they want to ignore |
| The method was developed taking into account the | | | | the baby's pleads. Those who have been successful |
| reality that the only way for the babies to demand | | | | in benefiting form these techniques have reported |
| attention is to cry. | | | | instant results within a week or so. Before you try, |
| Naturally, this is the only way a baby would be able | | | | remember that the technique only applies to babies |
| to express its emotions. Every time the baby is lulled, | | | | over 6 months old. Good luck... |