Controlled crying

Controlled crying - is this really the most effective way to sleep training Updated: May 12, 2019

If you’re struggling with a baby who cries at night – or refuses to drop off at bedtime – controlled crying is one of several ‘sleep training’ techniques you could try.Put simply, when you use controlled crying (sometimes called ‘controlled comforting’), you resist the urge to pick your child up when she cries. Instead, you wait for a short interval of between 2 and 10 minutes.

Welcome to your blog post. Use this space to connect with your readers and potential customers in a way that’s current and interesting. Think of it as an ongoing conversation where you can share updates about business, trends, news, and more. The idea is that, if you don’t rush over to your child every time she cries, she’ll learn to self-soothe instead – meaning she no longer relies on you to stroke, rock, sing or feed her back to sleep. It has to be said that the idea of leaving a baby or toddler to cry, even for a short time, is a controversial one: it seems to go against a parent’s instinct to pick up and comfort your baby.

s controlled crying safe for my baby? Yes, the latest research shows that letting your baby cry for a short, predictable spell has no significant long-term harmful effects and may be beneficial for both mother and baby in the short term. But it’s really important, says Rachel, to make sure you: Don’t use controlled crying on a baby younger than 6 months old Always make sure that your child isn’t hungry, thirsty or ill before you put them to bed and use controlled crying Don't confuse controlled crying with the ‘cry it out’ or ‘extinction’ method: which is leaving your baby to cry and cry until they fall asleep. “That’s pretty much uncontrolled crying,” says Rachel, “and no fun for anyone.” And you need to start off with the right mindset. As , one of the mum on our forum, says, “You must apply common sense and compassion. “I tried controlled crying with my daughter when she was about 1, and it worked. It is not a case of letting your child just scream their head off. If you are sensible, it can work.”