Hey Juliette - I vaguely remember that gorgeous stage! I think we did the same thing as everyone else - we used a rocker and we had a free standing mobile that we used to put next to it sometimes too. I used to carry Charlie around when I did housework and sing to him ALL the time. By the time he was a few months old, we had special song, just him and me. When I started to sing it he would just gaze up and smile. It was very cute! Also, maybe there's a toy, like a teddy bear or something, that you could get him 'used' to. Charlie had one from a very early age and now he goes to sleep with it. It's good for when we're in new environments - at least he has something familiar with him to make him feel more comfortable. Just take it easy, and enjoy this age because it goes too quickly!