Sorry but I don't believe any part of the BW method condones a baby "crying hard" on their own for any period of time (otherwise I wouldn't be here). It may work but it's success sound like CC to me. Even though it's only 5 minutes, it's still allowing baby to scream on their own. Babbling, whinging, mantra cries are different.
I don't mean to offend any one by all means every parent chooses how to raise their children - it's their right after all. But that style isn't condoned BW style. Mod - correct me if I'm wrong! Please!
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