finally self settling
I just managed to get my daughter who will be 1 next week to get herself off to sleep.... I had to do controlled crying though as I had tried EVERYTHING else and it was killing me rocking her for up to 2 hours a night. I go in to her every 10 mins lay her back down, give her a kiss and tell her I love her and goodnight. If she is getting really worked up I definitely go in earlier but mostly she just yells not really crying. Last night she was asleep in 15 mins!!
Also yesterday she seems to have lost her dummy (binky) and so I thought bugger it I'm not getting more it's time to get rid of it and she didn't seem to be all that stressed about it!!! Yay!!!
Also yesterday she seems to have lost her dummy (binky) and so I thought bugger it I'm not getting more it's time to get rid of it and she didn't seem to be all that stressed about it!!! Yay!!!
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If you decide your going to do it be consistent and don't let your emotions over come you as this only confuses them and makes the process harder. The first few nights I would spend a few minutes with her to settle her down and over a week reduced how long I spend in her room. Don't pick him up just lay him down tuck him in advance pat him or gently giggle him.
Make sure your partner is on board and if they get involved they need to be doing the same as you are.
The first few nights may take up to 1-1.5 hours
... but it gets better.