10 Mother Adages: The Truth Behind Common Mom Wisdom
Written by Jenna Birch
Filed under: Family Fun Family fun
It’s good for a baby to cry sometimes, so her lungs will get strong and she won’t get spoiled.
1) There are no ulterior motives behind her cries; she just wants some love and care. 2) Her lungs won’t be strengthened from continual wailing, so go ahead, pick her up! You know you want to… According to Mother Knows Best?, some studies have actually shown that by six weeks, babies who were held and cuddled an extra hour or two each day actually cried less than those who weren’t. So, especially during those fussy times of day, make sure to give your newborn the extra TLC she needs. Learn how to decode — and tame — your baby's cries.
Verdict: Myth