Everyone is going to have their own opinions - they are entitled to them - but that doesn't mean you have to follow them! You know your DS the best & you know what you are comfortable doing. There is no point trying to implement any strategy/technique that you aren't comfortable with - because you will feel awful & chances are it won't work anyway (because bubs will pick up on your stress).

I recently had the same doubts when a couple of tresillian nurses told me I was doing the wrong thing. But, after a couple of hours of doing what they suggested, I decided to stick with my normal settling techniques & I'm so glad I did. DS is back to his usual beautiful self & I feel comfortable in my gentle parenting style. I just wish I had had the confidence to trust my instincts to begin with!

Keep doing what you feel is right hon