Thanks Amanda, That is really helpful. We have been swaddling him and have tried a dummy which he doesn't seem to like but maybe we need to persevere a bit. I have an older child too and when my husband goes back to work, like you I think I will have no choice but to leave the little one to cry from time to time, especially around bath abd bed time. I think you are probably right that he is too young to get into very bad habits. I will let you know when he finally does settle! I guess it will just take time. Heidi x