That is too awful for words. That poor baby! I can't believe that any 'professional' would advise a parent to do that! Neglect is a form of abuse - I'd say leaving a baby all alone crying and screaming for 7 hours constitutes as neglect!

I wish all parents were aware that they don't have to CIO or use CC! It makes me so sad to think of all those babies out there left alone in the dark in their cots with no one to cuddle them .