[BristolGirl]

I practice attachment parenting and urge anyone uncomfortable with the Cry-it-out Ferber Method to read The Attachment Parenting Book by Dr. William Sears. His mantra is if it feels wrong or it isn't working for your family-change it. Practicing the Ferber Method should not be used for babies and can damage the trust relationship between parent and child.
Google Dr. William Sears to learn more.

[uma900]

I didn't read any books on his when my son was little, but I did what I thought was best for my family when dealing with sleep issues. We did do some CIO, but didn't leave my son feeling unattended and alone, but he did sometimes need to be left to self soothe, and learned to do it with a little crying. I DO NOT believe in leaving a baby to cry and cry and cry. But, crying a little to realize it is ok to fall asleep is ok with me.

[momof2prtygrls]

neither of my daughters was going to go for that let them cry a little bit to go to sleep. some people it works great for them and babies eventually do really well with this but i guess my daughters are just head strong. but now one is 14 yrs old other 15 mo old. but the method that worked for me and i still use with the baby is when its naptime or bedtime i take the baby to her room she has a soothing sounds maker and i rock her for about 15 minutes and she's out as long as she has that pacifer. every mom does things different and finds what works for them. its all a matter of trial and error. we find what works and thats what we do.

[BristolGirl]

I agree everyone has to do what works for their families, but CIO would never work for us. When DD gets older and can use words I may change my mind but now I just can't. It makes us all feel horrible. It's so much easier to rock DD and co-sleep when she wakes up in the night. The best part is I get to wake up to a happy, smiling baby in the morning!