I nursed both my kiddos for about 2 years, which the pediatric community agrees is the most beneficial amount of time. You’d never believe how many weird looks & comments I’ve gotten over the years because of this.

My kids have always done a healthy amount of crying while I’ve been with them, and I don’t see any reason for the thought that “babies need to cry it out”. Why? If my 5 yr old cries out & TELLS me his need, should I ignore him and force him to handle it alone? Why would anyone force a little baby to do the same without being able to describe their need?

But I have to say that I always take new research with a grain of salt. Some of it is based on shaky research at best.

I think a lot of what parents in the U.S. do with their little ones is based on what they think they SHOULD be able to do: focus on their own desires instead of the needs of their children. I follow the adage, if it’s a problem in your house, it’s a problem. If it isn’t a problem at home, then ignore all conflicting advice. *Pick up those BAbies!!*