Think your baby is scared of their crib? Here’s the truth: babies under 6 months don’t yet have the brain development to feel fear in the way we understand it. If your little one cries when placed in the crib, it’s not fear—it’s unfamiliarity, change, or protest. In this blog, we break down when fear actually develops (hint: around age 3), what’s really going on during those bedtime tears, and how you can support smoother crib transitions with confidence and clarity.