Learning your baby's sleep cues is so important as well as judging her cries. I think most mums can tell a whinge from a distressed cry, but if you are not sure, perhaps you need to do some learning into it. I can highly recommend Pinky McKay's new book, 'Sleeping Like a Baby' which is full of scientific research, real parents stories and a very interesting chapter on 'The Con of Controlled Crying.' I am sure you will find it very eye opening, as well as get many great ideas on how you can settle your baby the easy way, without tears. She also has 100 Ways to Calm the Crying which is great, and if you can grab a copy of 'The Wonder Weeks' it's brilliant.

Also following on with what Cailin said, can everyone please read the sleep forum guidelines before posting HERE.