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I’ve done it both ways.  I’m a mom of 8 with one on the way.  My husband was insistent that I let one of my babies cry it out all the time.  He was number 4 and I had very little help.  I was obedient and did what he asked.  Now that child is very anxious and has very little compassion for others where my other kids are more compassionate, confident , and loving. 

I usually roll my eyes at everything modern psychology suggests but one thing I think they do have right is to let your child know you are there when they are crying.  Sometimes they need a hug and then they are off and running again.  My younger ones are very confident kids.  I wish I had done the same for all my kids.  Now, there are times when you can’t tend to them.  Don’t worry about that.  If they need to cry some so you can get a shower or get dinner done, it’s ok!  As you have more kids, the older ones are great at helping to entertain the younger ones and they are not nearly as clingy.  But sometimes they do need reassurance that you are there.  From ages 0-3, especially.  Also, they are only little once.  As I get older, I have come to treasure all the snuggles because they grow up fast.  Don’t sweat the chores too much.  Just my opinion.

I would put mine to bed and check every 15 minutes.  I would either use a shoosh pat method or pick up put down.  These ideas come from the Baby Whisperer book.



I know it is hard.  There on many options.  You just have to find what works best for you and your baby.

Prayers for you and your family.

Number one duty is mothering. To hell with the housework. If anyone complains, hand them a mop.