Re: Using Ferber method in everyday life

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> I am a new SAH mom and need advice.  I finally have a baby after many
> years of miscarriage.  This baby is the love of my life.  In the eyes
> of my mom and friends, I have 'spoiled' the baby because I never let
> him cry.  He just seems like a very happy, calm baby 24/7.
>
> If I continue to pick my baby up,  and not teach him how to 'cry it
> out'  & comfort himself during the day - am I setting myself up later
> for a lot of problems, IE:  clingy child with social problems?  If I
> somehow find it in my heart to let him cry for longer duratons, can
> that make him distrust me?  I'm really confused.
>
> Nightime there is no problem as baby sleeps just fine in his crib.
> I'd like to hear any suggestions.

    My suggestion is to not do this.  There isn't anything to be gained
by letting a baby cry away, no matter what your family thinks.


                                                        P. Tierney