Debbie - does it matter that he can see out of the side of the cot? If he can hear what's going on and usually sleeps in his rocker etc during the day it might be comforting for him to go to sleep feeling like he is still a part of the goings on.

Mumof Lewis - no hairy armpits - you lucky lady.

I tried the self settling thing with Brianna this morning as I mentioned before. She went off to sleep really well but slept for one sleep cycle (45mins) then woke. I went to her room as soon as I heard her, before she cried too much. I then tried to settle her for another 20 mins with no success. Ah well....maybe it will come with age and practise.