Marquita Is a First-Time Mother and Wants to Respond Appropriately

Multiple Choice

Marquita is a first-time mother and wants to respond appropriately to her baby's crying. What should you tell her to do?

A) "Don't pick the baby up much, or she will expect to be picked up every time she cries!"
B) "Respond quickly to daytime crying, but at nighttime, let the baby cry it out rather than picking her up."
C) "Wait and see if the baby really needs something. If she cries longer than 15 minutes, you probably should pick her up."
D) "It is best to respond quickly to her crying so that she will not get too distressed."