Should You Do Cry It out for Naps?

What About Short Naps? If your child falls asleep easily, but takes short naps, cry it out may be effective to lengthen their naps. If your child sleeps less than 45 minutes for a nap, you can elect to leave them in their crib for another 10-15 minutes to see if they may fall back to sleep.

How long do you let a baby cry it out for naps?

Don't let your baby or toddler cry indefinitely until he falls asleep. This can make cry it out unmanageable for both you and your baby. Instead, choose a length of time for one “attempt” (usually 30-60 minutes).

Is it OK to let baby cry at nap time?

Keep in mind, though, that crying is extremely common at nap time, especially for babies. Their crying often continues for a few minutes. The original CIO method first emerged because of hygiene concerns. Parents were encouraged to let their babies cry it out as early as the 1880s as a means of germ prevention.