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Should We Let Our Adopted Babies Cry It Out? - Weekend Wisdom

Should We Let Our Adopted Babies Cry It Out? - Weekend Wisdom

Update: 2025-12-27
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Question: We have been matched with an expectant mom due in a couple of months. She is having twins. As we are preparing for the next steps, sleep training has come up frequently in newborn care books. What research is there on the cry-it-out method or other popular sleep training methods in relation to adopted children? We want to make sure they know their needs will be met and build a strong adoption bond, but we also want to eventually work towards them being able to sleep through the night.

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Should We Let Our Adopted Babies Cry It Out? - Weekend Wisdom

Should We Let Our Adopted Babies Cry It Out? - Weekend Wisdom

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