how to wean of wake to sleep

[kib]

I am new here, and stumbled across these boards looking for a solution to my 45 min napper.  My LO is 12 weeks this friday, and I started the w2s last week.  It is working SO well!  I go in and nudge him 35 minutes into his nap, and then again in another 30 minutes.  He now takes 2 hour naps most of the time! He is still not sleeping through the night, but we have had a hard time b/c of reflux.

My question is how long do I need to be doing this before he can transition on his own?  Is there a way to slowly stop helping him transition between cycles?

I have found great advice on this board for our issue, and hope that women who have had success with w2s will respond!

Thank you!

[*Natasha*]

You should be right to stop doing it now you only need to do it for 4-5days straight.

[candcmcd]

I have not had success with w2s but I am wanting to try.  My LO is 12 weeks also and always wakes up at 45 minutes.  I wanted to ask you when do you consider your LO to be asleep?  As soon as they close their eyes?  I'm sure it says somewhere but I can't find it.  Thanks for posting - it has inspired me to keep trying!

[¤ Efka ¤]

I have always considered closing eyes as sleep