Pronunciation: /kraɪ ɪt aʊt/
noun a loud vocal expression of strong emotion, typically pain or sorrow
A1 Babies often cry it out when they need to sleep.
A2 Parents sometimes use the cry it out method to help their baby learn to self-soothe.
B1 The cry it out technique can be controversial among parents.
B2 Some experts recommend against using the cry it out method for sleep training.
C1 Research has shown that the cry it out approach can have long-term effects on a child's emotional development.
C2 Parents should carefully consider the potential consequences of using the cry it out method before deciding to implement it.
pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse (e.g., I, you) or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse (e.g., she, it)
A1 When babies are upset, sometimes they need to cry it out before they can calm down.
A2 Parents often use the cry it out method to help their babies learn to self-soothe.
B1 It can be difficult for parents to listen to their baby cry it out, but sometimes it's necessary for their development.
B2 Some experts believe that allowing a baby to cry it out can help them learn to sleep through the night.
C1 Parents may debate the effectiveness of the cry it out method, but ultimately it is a personal choice.
C2 Research has shown that the cry it out method can have both short-term and long-term benefits for babies and parents alike.
formal Some parents believe in the cry it out method as a way to teach babies to self-soothe.
informal I tried the cry it out technique with my baby last night and it was tough.
slang If you want your baby to sleep through the night, you might have to cry it out a bit.
figurative Sometimes you just need to cry it out and let your emotions out.
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