Cry It Out makes me Cry
"Get that baby on a schedule." "Don't hold the baby too much, they will depend on it for comfort." "They have to learn to soothe themselves." "Just put the baby on her tummy, she'll sleep better." "Rice cereal at night will fill her belly so she won't wake up." "Cut out those night feedings or they'll just wake you up to nurse [for fun, not nourishment]." Baby sleep solutions. Everybody has one, and I don't agree with any of the above. So, if that's not going to work for you, you might as well stop reading here. I had someone I know and respect suggest to me Babywise . Used by over 1 million parents worldwide. That must mean it is developmentally appropriate, right? Written by M.D.'s. Must be reliable information, right? (Right...because all doctors are to be trusted). NO. Babywise is based on a strict feeding schedule. An example would be: 6 am, 9am, noon, 3pm, 6pm, 9pm, m...