I hear you!

We never did controlled crying with Olivia, but then again, she was never much of a screamer. But I guess we didi do a controlled Leaving the room" IYKWIM?

For all naps, we just got into such a predictable routine:

~ Boob (latterly bottle, more recently nothing)
~ Cuddle
~ Special music on (Peacebaby)
~ Pop into hammock
~ "Have a lovely sleep possum, I'll see you when you wake up"
~ "Bye Bye", and then leave the room.

I keep the monitor on to hear what goes on and she usually chats to herself for 5/10 mins then there is silence.

Over time, I can tell what the little noises are: chatting is one thing, but I can't leave her to cry. But having said that, sometimes she cries out and then goes straight to sleep?

Sorry, I am not helping much, but have you ever left Yasin & then moitored what happens? Does he just cry as soon as you leave/stop bouncing the hammock? The reason I ask is that Olivia from about 3.5 months was so over keen to watch us bounce the hammock that that alone would keep her awake. I got so frazzled one day I just left her to it adn she fell asleep without a peep all by herself!