danielle - as far as im concerned what ever settles them early on is fine.
Ashley had to be sat upright to fall asleep for an hour last night. wouldnt sit over shoulder nothing!!!

Sometimes ill bring her into bed over night so i can rub her back or pat her bum until she falls asleep (which sometimes can take 30-40mintues) because she is grimacing so much from belly pains).

even thou i do this, she will still most of the time at night let me put her in the cot and she will take herself to sleep so she hasnt learnt any habits....