sms: now, as you rock your baby, hold a specific blanket or small soft toy between you and the baby. Be very consistent – same toy/blanket everytime you rock him (her?) to sleep. Then start putting the toy in the crib with the baby. The toy will a) absorb your smell, which babies love and b) be associated with the calming experience of being rocked by you. Hopefully, it can soon be significant enough on its own to replace the rocking. (Altho, the rocking is great, and if it doesn’t disrupt the household too much, maybe it should continue a while!)
