Advice History
Crying It Out
The softest of all approaches is Elizabeth Pantley's The No-Cry Sleep Solution which is for the most patient parents who have the will to work through the 10-step approach she suggests. Her most important rule for babies under one year is rule number one -- the safety check. Make sure the crib is free of toys, fluffy pillows or anything that can harm your baby. Also, however you let your baby fall asleep on his own, always go back and check to make sure that he is on his back. Children under one year are at risk for SIDS and the American Academy of Pediatrics strongly urges parents to put their children to sleep on their backs.
Write down your action plan
In the middle of the night is no time to try and remember if you decided to let the baby cry for 5 minutes or 20 before checking or whether it's mom's or dad's turn to do the soothing. A good suggestion is to write down your plan of attack before bed and then stick to it. |
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