Why does my baby cry? Babies cry for many reasons. Many parents believe that crying always signals distress. Unfortunately, we cannot guess or know exactly what an infant feels when he wakes up during the night. However, we do know that crying is a very powerful form of early communication. Infants [...]
I’m uncomfortable having my baby fall asleep on her own at bedtime. Is there any other way to help her sleep better? Some people are quite uncomfortable having their little ones fall asleep on their own at bedtime – and that is completely fine! It might be something they are not used to or [...]
Can letting a baby cry to sleep affect attachment? Attachment forms over a long period of time. Changing your behavior at bedtime does not impact that attachment. Ultimately, helping your little one transition to sleep on their own at bedtime will help [...]
How can I get her attached to a lovie? To get a little one attached to a lovie, or transitional object, such as a blanket or a favorite toy, you can start associating the lovie with pleasant activities. For many little ones, those pleasant activities could be cuddling, feeding, or simply going [...]
Should I let him cry without checking at bedtime? Many parents wonder if they should let a baby cry at bedtime without checking on him. That is a very personal decision. It is important for you, as apparent, to do what is comfortable for you and that aligns with your values. What we know about [...]
Is it harmful to let him cry to sleep? It can be really hard to listen to your little one cry during the sleep training process. Rest assured that there is no evidence to suggest that letting him cry at bedtime as he learns to fall asleep on his own has any negative impact on his psychological well [...]
My toddler lost her lovie. What do I do? Children can lose their lovies (for example, favorite toy or blanket) at any time, anywhere. And this can be very upsetting to them. If your little one loses her lovie, there are several things you can do to be supportive in helping her deal with the loss of [...]
Is it harmful for him to cry himself to sleep? Letting your little one cry before falling asleep can be an incredibly hard choice as a parent because it seems unnatural to let your baby cry. But, the truth is that there are no long-term negative consequences in terms of attachment, mood, or [...]