I'm farely new to the BW techniques. I have been doing the sshh/pat for naps but she still has the pacifier. I didn't know to take it away. However, we've had experience where she hasn't had it and just screamed bloody murder. She's one that needs to suck but can't quite get her thumb yet. Should I wait till she can master the thumb? She sleeps on her tummy for naps and after I rock and calm her for a few minutes I lay her down in the crib. You see, she starts crying the minute we go into her room cause she knows it's nap time. It's so hard. Poor thing. After I lay her down, she's usually pretty drowsy and her eyes might be closed. I sshh/pat for awhile till she settles and stops moving. Could be 5, 10 or even 15 minutes till she settles...but she always has the pacifier.
No, I haven't looked that the props forum yet. I just joined today and am trying to soak in as much and as quickly as I can.