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Controlled crying, does it actually work??
Hi Gemma,
Welcome to PP.
My 2 year old is only just starting to sleep through and my 5 year old didn't sleep through until he was 3.
I tried the controlled crying with Charlotte but for us it didn't work. She would cry so much she'd make herself sick so we would have to go in to change her and her bedding. After 2 nights I left it.
That's just my experience. I know people who have done it and it has worked to there advantage. It's always worth a try.
Zoe xx
Welcome to PP.
My 2 year old is only just starting to sleep through and my 5 year old didn't sleep through until he was 3.
I tried the controlled crying with Charlotte but for us it didn't work. She would cry so much she'd make herself sick so we would have to go in to change her and her bedding. After 2 nights I left it.
That's just my experience. I know people who have done it and it has worked to there advantage. It's always worth a try.
Zoe xx
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I read the baby whisperer (Tracy Hogg) which is brilliant and more gentle approach. I used her EASY routine on Tate and it worked well. I love routines especially if you only have one child makes the days easier. Its a bit harder when you have a newborn and a toddler with a busy social calender!
Settling them to sleep whilst you are there and when they feel comfortable and secure is much better than leaving them to cry alone.
So glad I'm not alone in my thinking!!
It worked for me when i did it with my 7 mnonth old (he's 4 now)It was really hard as i felt guilty letting him cry but i was never very far away. It's tough going but i would recommend it. Never had to do it with my daughter who's 20 months she just loves her sleep bless her.
Good luck. Once you start keep going and you'll get there hun x