No. The “cry-it-out” method works like this: Step 1: Put child to bed. Step 2: Walk away. Step 3: Let child scream, cry, howl etc. until child is asleep.
Now, while the CIO may work for some, most parents simply aren’t comfortable with it. We don’t believe a parent’s brain is “designed” to listen to the hysterical crying of their child without doing something to comfort them!
Our approach is much more flexible and gentler on both the parent and the child. We will hear out what you are and what you are not comfortable with and based on that information we will develop a personalized sleeping plan for your child.
You should make peace with the fact that your child will probably cry during the process, especially the first few days. After all, babies love to know what’s coming next, and they will protest when their routine is being changed.
If you already know that you simply cannot (or will not) tolerate ANY amount of crying (not even for a minute or two), then our program may not be the best choice for you.