I think random flexibility is important so that if something spontaneous in their routine occurs it doesn't freak them out iywkim? Seth has always slept in his pram before that it was in our arms (for him he sleeps better in his pram), and now we go by how tired he is most of the time he needs to be VERY tired to sleep in the pram and we're ok with that. We do take the porta cot if we are going to friends and he has no problem sleeping in there if we are out.

Every child is different but you should be fine Another tip is to start it sooner rather than later, if its something they are used to then its easier but if you start it when they are older they are more set in their ways.

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Cailin