Do you let your baby cry?
Growing up, i always knew i was going to have disciplined, well behaved children lol. My plan is quickly backfiring and lo is only 6 1/2 months. Some people ask if i've learned her different cries, and the truth is i haven't. I don't let her get to the point of crying, so idk if she even has different cries. I think i'm creating a monster lol.
For those with older kids, did you let them cry? How did they turn out? I'm scared that i'm making her "high maintence". We've been wanting to do the ferber method at night, but i dont see it happening, it breaks my heart to hear her cry; She's my sweet baby princess (nickname).
Does she have a chance of being a disciplined child? Or how do i let her cry a bit? Dumb questions i'm sure, but i stop whatever i'm doing if i can tell she's getting fussy
For those with older kids, did you let them cry? How did they turn out? I'm scared that i'm making her "high maintence". We've been wanting to do the ferber method at night, but i dont see it happening, it breaks my heart to hear her cry; She's my sweet baby princess (nickname).
Does she have a chance of being a disciplined child? Or how do i let her cry a bit? Dumb questions i'm sure, but i stop whatever i'm doing if i can tell she's getting fussy
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But usually she's an awesome blossom.
I have 4 kids and they all were cottled and I always rushes to them all.
I think what makes a difference is your ability to be consistant and mean what you say and say what you mean.
I'm a push over but I have GREAT kids... All honor roll and well behaved.
I stayed home with them all for at least the first 1 to 2 years. Except did one that went to daycare at 6 weeks old. This one ended up being way more independent and feisty ... But very well behaved.
But the rest slept well.. they're all BF babies and nursed to go to sleep. After I would move them to their beds and they'll slept through the night meaning.8pm to 7am ..
My 9 month old is teething and fussy.. her eating habbits are off because she's in pain so she doesn't eat much which leaves her hungry through the night wanting to nurse ...I know its just a stage/faze
I dont need to know his different cries because I learned what signals/signs he gives me before he reaches the crying point.
You should look into attatchment parenting.
Youre not ceeating a monster by not letting your lo cry.
My son is a very well behaved, sweet, compassionate little boy! He started kindergarten this year and I always hear such good things about him, from his teacher and other parents. At school if he sees someone playing or eating alone, he will go over to them and say "I'll play/eat with you" and he also sticks up for kids who are being picked on. Everyone in his class likes him! He's not spoiled and he's very down to earth.
Like @YNVTish I too am in school fulltime online. I'm always home with my daughter, she's not clingy though and very independent already!
I don't agree with the Ferber method, I think your kids should be able to have that trust in you. My kids know I'm always here for them, they trust me. When you let kids "cry it out" I feel like they lose that sense of trust in you.
my daughter is such a happy baby and my son was always a happy baby as well!
Don't let anyone talk you into raising your child a way you don't agree with, trust your instincts and go with them.
I'm back at school as well and my 6 mo old was awful for the first couple months so I took her in for a chiro adjustment and she's never been better. My 9 yo is well behaved and sensitive and has always slept 10+ hours a night and my 2 yo didn't really sleep that great until close to a year. He was preemie.
She doesn't cry much, but I know the difference between a pain cry and an over tired cry.(which are basically the only two she does. She doesn't cry if ger diapers full, or even if she's hungry)
I think you have to trust that you know your baby, and go from there.