My little one will only settle on me doesn’t like being put down as wakes instantly I know she can do it as she’ll happily sleep 6-8hrs stretches at night in crib.
I have a loud toddler too which doesn’t always help, I’d like her to become more independent settling in chair or crib in the day any advice would be appreciated
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I found that to not wake my little one when putting down is to place her on her side slowly as it helps keep them calm and balanced and like they are still being cuddled whereas straight on the back they notice the shift. If they stir I found patting the lower back then rubbing in circles helps and is good for releasing tension. Rubbing her eyebrows helps my little one as well or patting her belly gently.

I also let my little one lay in her crib while awake/fighting sleep and let her try to fall asleep on her own and if she cried I’d pick get up again to get her regulated with skin on skin then try again when she’s drifting off
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