hi Fianne - Hannah will only go to sleep if i rock her. I try putting her in the rocker with a dummy, but she gets quite cranky. I have been guilty of going in to her whenever she makes a noise (she's a real snorter!!!) but now i try to leave her to see if she will go back to sleep. If she is crying though -i always pick her up. Just do whatever feels right or works for you. If carrying her around makes you both happy, then just go with that. Does Max like to have some tummy time. I have found that in the last couple of days after i give her a bit of a play on her tummy, she is extra tired and so falls asleep much quicker. I also find a nice bath - the Johnson & Johnson relaxing one - helps to make her a little more sleepy as well. i hope arsenic hour isn't too bad for you tonight.
Is Max a tummy, side or back sleeper? I found that because Hannah slept so well in the HaB, curled up next to me, she sleeps better on her tummy.