This is where people may differ in there methods. Some parents advocate picking baby up for cuddling and loving.

There is a second train of thought on this. Even the experts can't agree. Dr. Spock says to put baby to bed, say goodnight, leave the room and don't return, even if baby cries furiously.

The American Academy of Pediatrics advises not to rush into the child's room the minute he or she whimpers, but not to let the baby sob and cry for hours.

A book by Dr. Marc Weissbluth, Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child, advises: "Once your child is in bed, he is there to stay, no matter how long he cries." Some parents who have tried the methods in Dr. Weissbluth's book thank him for his sleep restoring advice. Other parents say his methods are too harsh and too hard on the child.

Again, it all comes down to the differences in children - and in parents.