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The baby cries itself to sleep. vs The baby cries herself to sleep.

Both phrases are correct, but they have different meanings depending on the gender of the baby. 'The baby cries itself to sleep' is used when referring to a baby of unspecified gender or when using a neutral pronoun. 'The baby cries herself to sleep' is used when specifically referring to a female baby.

Last updated: March 15, 2024

The baby cries itself to sleep.

This phrase is correct when referring to a baby of unspecified gender or using a neutral pronoun.

This phrase is used when talking about a baby without specifying the gender or when using a neutral pronoun. It indicates that the baby is crying until falling asleep.

Examples:

  • The baby cries itself to sleep every night.
  • When the baby is upset, it cries itself to sleep.
  • It's heartbreaking to see the baby cry itself to sleep.
  • The baby will eventually cry itself to sleep.
  • Don't worry, the baby will cry itself to sleep soon.

Alternatives:

  • The baby cries until it falls asleep.
  • The baby cries until falling asleep.
  • The baby cries until it sleeps.
  • The baby cries until drifting off to sleep.
  • The baby cries until it nods off.

The baby cries herself to sleep.

This phrase is correct when specifically referring to a female baby.

This phrase is used when talking about a female baby crying until falling asleep. It emphasizes the gender of the baby.

Examples:

  • The baby cries herself to sleep every night.
  • When the baby is upset, she cries herself to sleep.
  • It's heartbreaking to see the baby cry herself to sleep.
  • The baby will eventually cry herself to sleep.
  • Don't worry, the baby will cry herself to sleep soon.

Alternatives:

  • The baby cries until she falls asleep.
  • The baby cries until she sleeps.
  • The baby cries until she drifts off to sleep.
  • The baby cries until she nods off.
  • The baby cries until she dozes off.

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