ive been blessed in this area. although my baby did sleep in her basinette until she was 6 months old. we lived in an apartment that was dark & dingy. we moved over the summer & she took right to her bed. up until about now after bathtime about 8 i would lay her down & give her her bottle (thats the only way she likes it is laying down) shes never been a rock baby to sleep cuddle give her a bottle type baby. anyways she would turn over & go right to sleep. shes in her 11th month & going thru a stage where she constantly stands up & falls down in her bed til shes exhausted & goes to sleep. also with the crying added in. ive always layed in my bed watching tv & ignore her & she goes to sleep within a half hour. she wakes up at night here & there & i give her the pacifier. when that doesnt work i know shes wanting a bottle. every now & then on mornings when i just want more sleep i ignore her & let her play in her crib. again this is just once in awhile i dont want to sound neglectful. i think its good to teach them early sometimes mommy needs extra rest & to entertain themselves.