'Contented Little Baby' author Gina Ford has asked us to clarify that she does not advocate controlled crying as a way of getting babies to sleep, as we reported in 'Leach Condemns Controlled Crying' (News, 29 April). Ms Ford recommends that parents allow 'crying down' for up to ten minutes for babies who are so over-tired that they cannot settle themselves to sleep.
Register now to continue reading
Thank you for visiting Nursery World and making use of our archive of more than 35,000 expert features, subject guides, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Unlimited access to news and opinion
-
Email newsletter providing activity ideas, best practice and breaking news
Already have an account? Sign in here