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How Long to Cry It Out (CIO)

Last updated: September 1, 2023 by Nicole Johnson, Founder and Lead Sleep Consultant

This topic “How long to cry it out?” has come up a few times in the last few weeks in one way or another, so I thought I’d talk about it today. I always preface any discussion about cry it out by making sure that everyone understands that I’m not a “Cry It Out Pusher.” …

Cry It Out: Age, Method Explained, and How to Do It Safely

Last updated: May 11, 2023 by Nicole Johnson, Founder and Lead Sleep Consultant

Cry It Out is a sleep training method that gives babies space to learn how to sleep in longer stretches at night and take longer naps. Cry It Out is also called Extinction or Controlled Crying. There are a variety of ways to implement it. Is cry it out right for you? If so, at …

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