Should I let my baby cry??

[Firsttimemummy19]

My baby is 7 weeks old and doesn't cry much except if he wants feeding. My mum thinks I'm being over protective by not 'letting' him cry and feeding him as soon as I see he's about to cry or wants feeding.

I hate the thought of him crying and me not attending to his needs.

Do others let their baby cry?!

Do what your instincts tell you and ignore your mum.

My 2nd occasionally has to cry when I'm dealing with my first. Wiping a toddler's bum is easier without a baby in your arms! Also big sis has to eat so early evening cluster feed gets interrupted!

Babies that get ignored learn to cry less. That's not a good thing btw.
Responding positively to your baby will result in a happier, well bonded baby.

Newborns cry to have their needs met, you're doing the right thing.

What on earth does she think is to be gained from letting him cry? All of the info I was given was to look for early hunger cues and avoid getting to the crying stage at all (although sometimes the gap between peckish and ravenous is a couple of seconds long so don’t worry about him getting to the crying stage sometimes).

Go with your instincts. She's hungry. Why in the world would anyone want to let a hungry baby cry? It would be different if you couldn't get to them immediately, but if you can then I certainly would!

God no, why would you do that to yourself on purpose?
I’ll stick Ds2 in the boob as soon as starts grumbling as when he’s too upset he won’t feed well.

Obviously there are times when I’ve had no choice due to trying to do a million other things at once, but otherwise no way!

Making noise is the only way a baby has to communicate they need something. If you leave them to cry, all they will learn is that there's nothing they can do to get the love and attention they need.

You are doing the right thing.

Of course you shouldn't let your baby cry if it can be otherwise avoided.
Ignore your mum.

Grandmother's always have "advice"... you're responding lovely to your baby so ignore any comments. They think they're helping. Babies don't know if anyone's coming for them. That's partly why they cry too. 7weeks is so wee 🥰 so they need love and reassurance that you're there. Congrats on your baby!!!

I never let mine cry when he was hungry. But I did always allow him to settle himself to sleep. Sometimes he would cry but I always left him for up to 10 minutes, during which time he would usually settle himself down.

Your mum is wrong.

He's still teeny. Definitely don't leave him to cry.

Sounds like you are doing a fab job so far, absolutely stick with your instincts. Being responsive and attentive to your newborn is a good thing!

Have a think about other odd things your dm believes. Bet there are a few!
Your baby, your way.