5 and a half month old cries hysterically?

You're going to get a lot of different answers on this. It really depends on how YOU want to parent. I for one, do not believe that you can "spoil" a child that young. And even if your child does NOT need anything, like a diaper or feeding, I feel that crying is an emotional need. And emotional needs need met also. Sometimes a baby that young just wants you to hold her. I don't feel that she's trying to manipulate you. She just loves you and wants to be close with you. It probably isn't even a "fake" cry. She just quits because there is no reason to keep crying once she gets what she needs! This is just my opinion. A lot of people will tell you different and agree with the doctor.