Do you pick up babies all the time when they cry or do you let them cry themselves to sleep?

Answer 1

Depends on the situation. You can't pick babies up all the time. Maybe for the first several months, yes, but after awhile they have to learn to entertain themselves with toys & other things like that.

Answer 2

It depends on how old they are. Newborns need to be picked up and cuddled. They're brand new on the planet and don't know what to make of all of the new sensations around them. They need a warm hug and somebody to let them know everything is OK. As they get older, they fuss. Then, you can decide if it's just a whimper that will pass on its own, or if monsters are under the bed, and they really need you.

Hug your babies: when they're little, you're the superhero that makes everything all better. It won't be that way forever, so enjoy it now. Good luck--

Answer 3

If you keep picking up babies all the time when they cry, then they will figure out if they cry they will get attention. So, its ok to pick them up sometimes when they cry but when you are trying to put them to sleep and they won't crying just let them cry themselves to sleep.

Answer 4

I pick up my baby every single time she cries and have since she was born, she is three months old. And big suprise because I tend to her needs all the time she is usually happy and content and can self soothe extremely well and she is a content little baby girl. I think its cruel and lazy to let a baby cry it out at that age because they need something they dont usually cry just for fun. Plus who wants to listen to a crying baby???? Id rather her be happy.

Answer 5

Yes I do pick up my son when he is crying. I'm not going to just let him lay there crying. Maybe I have a soft heart but I just couldn't do that even if they had been fed and changed. I want to be the soother to my son. I want him to know i'm there for him. I'm the parent. i dont mind taking care of him. He's a baby!! And if people think that is spoiling then so be it. My son gets a lot of attention and his doctor said that is why he is so advanced. I'm proud of my way of parenting.

Answer 6

I asked my doctor the same question... It seems like it would make sense to just ignore them and let them lay there and scream... but like my doctor told me, newborns are NOT crying because they are spoiled brats trying to get on your nerves, they cry because they need something, whether it be love, food or a diaper changing. Don't ignore them and let them lay there when they are newborn, they aren't being "sneaky" and trying to push your buttons, they are upset, in a new odd place they need your love. On the other hand... when they get older like a year old, do ignore them, cause that is when they are starting to figure out "Hey! I can cry and get my way.." anyways.. good luck

Answer 7

I first see if they will calm on their own in a minute...If not I try all ways to comfort a baby before I just let one cry, even then I wouldn't let a baby cry more then 5 minutes of so without trying to help comfort the baby.

Answer 8

When my kids were babies, I picked them up every time. My first pediatrician told me that, that is how they learn to trust us. I couldn't ever just let my babies cry themselves to sleep, when I could help them.

Answer 9

It depends on their age. I have a 10 month old who's turining 11 months on Christmas; we're trying to get her to sleep in her crib and she will cry for 20 to 30 minute stretches. this is b/c we waited so long to put her in her crib. But if the baby is clean, fed, and dry, it's okay to let them cry themselves to sleep. Babies just go through phases where they are crybabies. Just check on them sporadically; but it's perfectly fine.

Answer 10

If all is well, during the day, yes.
If all is well during the night, only very short, and put the baby back in bed, cup your hand on their head, place your other hand on their chest and lightly rub...that usually helps them go back to sleep.

They need to learn nighttime is for sleep...and they also need to learn that you are there for them during the day. They must depend on you for emotional growth. Do not ignor babie's cries.