re: CIO

<blockquote><b>Quoting applelove:</b>" A few nights ago we had to go for a very long drive. We were about 30 min from home and pulled over for ... [snip!] ... This made me know how it would sound to just let a baby cry. I can not believe that people do this. It very much disgusts me"</blockquote>

I agree! I never let my son just cry if I'm not doing anything!! Every once in a while he will cry when I'm cooking or in the bathroom but I hurry and pick him up ASAP!

Anyone who believes in CIO should Google cortisol. It's a hormone the brain release when you cry and if too much is released, it can cause mental retardation.

Quoting Brittany Nolan:" <blockquote><b>Quoting applelove:</b>" A few nights ago we had to go for a very long ... [snip!] ... Google cortisol. It's a hormone the brain release when you cry and if too much is released, it can cause mental retardation."

I know its very sad. It is sad that when this was thought to be a good way to take care of babies Dr's knew very little about how the brain worked. And now Dr's know much more but for some reason some parents still think its a good thing to do!

Seams crazy to me, just like giving them a little bourbon for the gums

<blockquote><b>Quoting applelove:</b>" I know its very sad. It is sad that when this was thought to be a good way to take care of babies Dr's ... [snip!] ... reason some parents still think its a good thing to do! Seams crazy to me, just like giving them a little bourbon for the gums"</blockquote>



Right! Horrible idea!