Babies cry, it’s just what they do. As parents, we learn to decipher their needs through their cries because they haven’t quite mastered the art of talking yet. And while it can be tough, especially in the early morning hours, it’s a natural part of parenting that we all navigate in our own way.

Recently, one grandmother took it upon herself to take control of her grandchild’s sleep training, even against the wishes of the baby’s mother. In doing so, she strained her relationship with her daughter and created a traumatic experience for everyone involved.

Everyone Wants to Meet Lila

Lila was just three months old, but she already had a set of lungs that could rival an opera singer. Her grandparents, who lived hours away, were eager to meet her. Unfortunately, due to health issues, they couldn’t make the trip until the following year. But after many video calls and constant begging, Lila’s mom, her fiancé, and Lila herself decided to make the journey to visit the grandparents.

Finally Meeting Lila

Lila’s grandparents were beyond excited to finally meet their granddaughter. They had even set up a crib in the spare room, not knowing that Lila still slept in her parents’ room. The crib couldn’t fit through the door, so the woman and her daughter couldn’t sleep in the same room. They made do, assuming they would hear Lila’s cries through the night.

Disagreeing over Sleep Training

The next day, the grandmother suggested starting sleep training and letting Lila cry it out throughout the night. But Lila’s mom felt she was too young for that and was uncomfortable with the idea. Despite her objections, Lila’s mom put her to sleep and soon after, the baby started crying. When she tried to get into the room, she discovered the door was locked.

Panic set in as she desperately searched for the key. The grandmother insisted on letting Lila cry it out, believing she was helping with sleep training. When Lila’s mom shared the incident with her father, he immediately demanded that his wife give him the key.

The Aftermath

This incident caused a rift between the grandmother and the parents. The grandmother called the next day, asking about their next visit and claiming they bought the crib for Lila. But after what had happened, the mom no longer felt comfortable staying overnight at her parents’ house.

Every parent has their own way of raising their child, and in this case, locking a baby in a room to cry it out was not part of the mom’s parenting method. It’s important to note that Lila was a premature infant, closer to two months than three, making the situation even more concerning.

Many people on Reddit expressed their concerns about the grandmother’s actions, highlighting the potential dangers of leaving a baby locked in a room. Ultimately, the consequences of this incident are for the parents to decide.

As parents, it’s crucial that we establish boundaries and trust with our loved ones when it comes to raising our children.