I also used Elizabeth Pantley's book when I wanted to stop DD feeding to sleep when I returned to work at 12 months, it worked really well, I took her off just before she was asleep but drowsy and rocked her to sleep, each day taking her off sooner so eventually I just rocked her to sleep.
I agree with the other ladies though, don't stop it because you feel like you 'shouldn't' be doing it, it's perfectly fine even if others around you don't agree (been there!).
thankyou so much for all your replies! my DS never fed to sleep, he used to just settle himself in his cot, so this is new territory for me. some nights i dont mind at all, it is lovely to have that last cuddle before she goes to bed. but other nights it seems to take forever and i get frustrated thinking of all the millions of things i need to do before i can go to bed too.....
also feeding her to sleep can be stressful when im trying to get the 4 year into bed at the same time, i just have to keep her awake until i can get him in bed, which i hate doing but ive no other choice cause if i put her in her cot she will scream her head off. i cant get her to sleep before he goes to bed, cause its too noisy and he will keep waking her up just when shes ready to be put down.... and i have to start all over again .
i might look into that book you suggested and see how i go. thanks again!
Even though we've all said not to worry about it, it's also ok to find alternatives feeding to sleep if that works better for your family. Just wanted to add that
Though I sometimes wish my second born would feed to sleep, I think in the long run I will find things easier, as it means other people (eg DH, mum) can get her to sleep if need be, whereas no one could get my first born to sleep except me for the first 2 years and it wasn't something he "grew out of" at all (not that all feed to sleep kids are like that).
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