Are we hardwired to pick up crying babies?
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New research tries to suggest mothers’ responses are pre-programmed, but there’s a problem with the evidence.
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The Crying Baby Problem The Psychology of Wellbeing
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Colicky babies and the brain: Effects of temperament and sensitivity
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Letting Babies Cry – The Facts Behind the Studies - La Leche League GB
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Pick up your crying baby now
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Why men do not respond to the sound of crying babies but women cannot ignore them
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Why Your Response to Your Baby's Cries Are Hardwired
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5 Reasons Why You Should Pick Up Your Crying Baby - WeHaveKids
Why it's SO hard to ignore a crying baby ·
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Settling Baby That Won't Sleep, Sleep Training
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Phantom Crying: Why You Can Hear Your Baby Crying When They're Not
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Cry analyzer' helps identify neurological or developmental disorders in infants - CNET
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Controlled crying - cry out or pick up?