Don’t Let Your Baby Cry

What happens when babies are left to cry for long periods of time?

Their cortisol levels (stress hormone) start to rise.

What can happen if a baby stresses due to being left alone for too long?

They may have serious development issues. Some of them could be scared of the dark, or of being left alone in general. It will be hard for them to build trust and connect with others. They will feel lonely and unwanted. Their heart may even stop from too much crying, so please, never let your baby cry for long periods of time!

If you can already differentiate between the different types of crying (such as when a baby is tired, sleepy or sick), try implementing a routine instead of trying to avoid a crying and cranky situation.

The crying out method may seem effective sometimes, but most parents don’t realise how much damage it can actually do to their babies, and to their later development.