Responding or Crying-it-out??Responding to your babies cries provides a trust that doesn’t exist when babies are left crying-it-out. Babies aren’t born with language skills, the only method they have to communicate is through crying. It’s natures perfect siren that’s not just a sound but a heart-wrenching signal. Responding to that cue is instictive. When infants cry, we need to automatically assume that something in their world isn’t right and figure out what they need. Babies are helpless, they rely upon us to fulfill their needs. Contrary to popular advice, babies do not know how to manipulate, nor is crying good for their lungs. Think about what would happen if babies didn’t cry. You wouldn’t know when they were hungry, hurting or anything else. As parents, it’s our job to nurture our children, provide a supportive environment and foster trust through responding to their needs. If we ignore cries, babies will either cry louder or become withdrawn concluding they are not worth your attention. Research shows that children who’s cries were responded to were less whiny, clingy and manipulative as they grew up. Trust your motherly instinct and provide for your child’s needs. Crying-it-out doesn’t do anyone any good.
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