Help Kicking the Rocking To Sleep Habit for 26 month old

[Lola_Grayce]

Since birth, I've rocked my DD to sleep at night; I did follow EASY successfully, except for the prop of rocking her to sleep.  About 3 weeks ago we welcomed our DS into the world and now the rocking for DD has turned into a nightmare!  I need to get her to go into her crib and put herself to sleep so I can tend to DS (who will be starting EASY this week).  How should I go about this task?  She can self soothe, but I know will resist being put into the crib without rocking.  We follow a strict bedtime routine (bath, read book, rock).  Often times she will wake up when I put her into the crib (after rocking) and she's fine...will go to sleep again on her own.  9 times out of 10 she will sleep all night long (8:30PM - 7:30AM).

I just worry about her response to the new baby and the change in routine and don't want to cause any other issues with sleep during the night.  Any advice on how to start this off for the greatest success?

Thanks!

[Buttonbobs]

Hi again

If you want to begin sleep training for you DD at this time I think the best method for you might be gradual withdrawal. Have a look here:
Walk In/Walk Out vs. The Gradual Withdrawal Method (HOW TO CHOOSE)

If you want to get started we're happy to help and will hold your hand as much as you need, but having posted on your other thread and noticing your DS is not yet 4 weeks this is a tough time to get started with ST. Seeing as the majority of the time she'll settle for the night you could keep going as you are while you get DS's EASY started and then help DD to become less reliant on rocking a bit later.

Do you have anyone who could tackle DD's sleep while you're with DS, or vice versa?