i have always fed my 12 month old to sleep for his day sleeps, and only just in the past week have started teaching different settling techniques, basically laying him down awake after a feed and sitting with him and "sshh" and he drops off on his own, taking a bit of time but he is getting the hang of it now!! i really enjoy the quiet time just the 2 of us.

my dh actually finds it easier to help him settle (having no boobs and all) so i wouldn't worry about when you are not there.

but all bubs and mums are different. good luck with your choice