Hello everyone! I am new to this website and would like your help! I am the mother of a 13 month old boy who is having difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep. I came across this website as I was looking for methods of sleep training. First, I will describe what my LO's sleep has been like. We have enjoyed rocking him to sleep for many months now! During this time, after he fell asleep, we put him in his crib (which is next to the bed in our room). He took 2 naps (the morning nap lasting about 1 1/2 hours and the afternoon nap being about 30-45 minutes or so usually). At night, he slept for several hours and woke during the night and got in our bed. About 3 weeks ago, he got sick with the croup, and we had to hold him propped up while he slept at all times so that he could breathe okay. When he was well, we tried to go back to our old routine, and things have not been going well. After he rocks to sleep and gets in his crib, he sometimes immediately stands up and cries....and I have to start all over again! Sometimes, he will sleep in his crib for 15-30 minutes before waking up and starting all over again at nap time. At night time, he may stay for 2 hours or so before waking to get in our bed. It has gotten to the point that I know I need to do some sleep training and have been researching for the best, gentlest method for my LO. I read a post on your website that suggested the gradual withdrawal method may be good for him. I understand the basic premise of this method but needed a more detailed "how to" of where to start and how to accomplish this. My overall goal is to have him sleeping in his crib (and the crib be moved into his own bedroom). We have enjoyed our time rocking him to sleep and will miss it....but it is time for him to be able to soothe himself to sleep in his own bed, own room. Any help would be appreciated on the gradual withdrawal method....or if you have used a different method that you think may work for my situation....that would be appreciated as well. Thank you in advance!