Is 'pick up put down' method okay?

[CkFa]

I've started to try this method but am now reading The Gentle Sleep Book which says this method doesn't provide comfort and is confusing and distressing for the baby. What are everyone's thoughts and experiences? Thank you

[BentleyBelly]

Personally it didn't work for us. He calmed as soon as picked up but then screamed bloody murder when put back down again. We found comforting whilst keeping him in the cot; pat, stroke, shush and a combination of controlled crying better. Ultimately my ds only settles for sleep best with no crutch at all, anything that disappears once he is asleep doesn't help as he screams until it returns.

[Twistedinknots]

I tried this for about four hours straight.

It didn't work and literally almost broke me (Back pain)

I would try it but stop after an hour if you have no luck.

[CkFa]

Thanks both. It did work last night after 15 pick ups! Took 45 mins. But the pick up turns to rocking which i know defeats the point. I just feel like I'm not comforting him but I can't hold him for every sleep so I need to try something!

[StinkySaurus]

Some people would describe it as pulling someone out who is drowning and then throwing them back in the water repeatedly.

Now you know your baby and know whether they would see it this way. My baby would.

[StinkySaurus]

Just to add, some babies might find it comforting, as you are still there and holding them when they need it. Try your instincts, you know your baby best. If it doesn’t feel right don’t do it

[StinkySaurus]

Try is meant to be trust!

[user1493413286]

It worked for us; after 2-3 times over a few days DD would then accept having her back stroked and being shushed to sleep which I then gradually reduced. She was 11 months at the time and I would just say it sleep time when I put her back down

[CkFa]

Thank you all. Is there a general consensus as to what age to try this from?