There is an overwhelming amount of advice out there on raising babies it can be so easy to get bombarded with too much conflicting information. It is true that no-one knows your baby as much as you - you should trust your instincts and try not to be too hard on yourself. You obviously love and care for your baby if you are searching around for answers to help you! I found the first few months of raising my daughter very difficult. I now realise that I am a person who very much likes to be in control and likes to think that I am doing the best. When everything is "going wrong" and nothing seems to be working and you are all messed up with ...  Read the complete review

I have a 14 month old son who has co-slept with me since 5 months old. I've read many reviews on controlled crying and have half heartedly tried it before, giving up before properly trying, but I tried it recently with every intension of success.1st night we waited till he was tired and placed him in his bed, he Cried instantly and I was prepared for a 3 hour crying session, but to my amazement only lasted for 25mins and he was out for the count till the next morning.2nd Night, same again waited till he was getting tired, usually between 9 and 10pm. Placed him in his cot and he cried for only 3 mins and went to sleep.3rd night, he cried for 10 seconds and that was him for the night.All I would say is do this with confidence as it will work

I have a 6 week year old girl who has been catnapping for the past few days. she would only fall asleep if in mom or grandma's lap, and, if she woke and wasnt in someones lap then she would wake and cry and couldnt get back to sleep. i used to lie down next to her to get her to go to sleep (which worked for awhile) but then it got to the point where she would resist that and just lay there with me and want me to interact or throw a fit for hours (get way over tired). i tried cuddling, rocking, pram, etc, to now avail. the last few days of catnapping she has turned into a very cranky, over tired and hard to handle baby, and i became a extremely tired and depressed mom ...  Read the complete review

As a first time mother of a 14 month old boy , I have had to learn the hard way when it comes to controlled crying. The first 4 months of my sons life were the hardest. The sleep deprevaton was really getting me down. I had no support as such ( although my husband was great ) , and I didn't really know what I was doing as far as routines went. When I could take no more, a friend of mine lent me a book called the " contented little baby book ". It saved my life , and explained quite clearly what routines should be in place at what age. Also it went in to alot of detail about controlled crying. I would definately recommend this book to anyone stuggling with a ...  Read the complete review

Controlled crying is one of the cruelest things you can do.... BUT, sometimes there just isn't a choice! If the crying is driving you mad then it is a helpful way to get your baby to settle themselves. It really does work and at the end of the day, if your baby can settle themselves they will ultimately cry less and be happier and more content. Your sanity will also be saved. We have been really lucky with our 4 month old son. He is an absolute angel and was right from the start. I know how lucky I am and part of the reason is because he is just such an easy going little boy. I am not foolish enough to think that the way I have treated him has made him ...  Read the complete review