How long to "LISTEN and OBSERVE" before I go in and check on 3 mo

[Adoptivemom]

I have just recently started EASY and am having great success. But I think I'm going in too soon at night to check on him and put him back to sleep. I think this because last night I left him for about five minutes crying and moving around... It turned out he put himself back to sleep! This is the first time this has happened and I was so happy! But I was wondering how long I should actually let him go before I go in. I don't want him to think that I'm abandoning him!

Thanks

[annas mum]

Hi there
    Thats always a difficult one!! I would say it depends on the cry  -if it's intermittent and not full blown - worth waiting to see if they settle - if its full on screaming  - don't wait that long. Other options - can you get in the room without being seen? thats what I always used to try and do with my DD so I could see if she was trying to settle herself or actually needed my help!
Murphys law states you always pick the wrong option!!  Stick with it!!

HTH
Clare

Mum to spirited angel Anna and my little insomniac Nathan 24 weeks

[Adoptivemom]

thanks. I'll try slipping in unnoticed tonight.