My daughter is 6 months old. She seems very healthy and we have had no problem weaning her or getting her to sleep on her own throughout the night. At the moment she demands all of my attention, I cannot put her down in the day to play with toys for more than a few mins without her crying to be picked up! she can't sit alone without supportfor more than a few seconds and I worry that I am not helping her development because I am picking her up all the time. I have been told to leave her to cry for a few mins and work on leaving her for longer periods, however I have left her for 30 mins max (with supervison) and I hated myself for it she gets in sch a state. I cannot understand it as she has my attention. I try to distract her with toys and sit and play with her but she crys to be picked up. I would hate for her to feel insecure as a result of me putting her down for a few mins. I worry that she won't crawl or walk till late. I have bought her a walker but her little legs don't reach the floor ! I have booked an appointment with my HV but tits not until next week. I have no friends with children of my age and I just dont get the time to read.( its now 1am so shes asleep) Also what time should she go to bed ? She wakes at 9am has a feed and wash etc then at 10.30 am she sleeps for 1 hour. She has a an hour at 3pm and an hour at 6pm. After this she goes to bed with my partner and I at about 10pm and sleeps until the next morning. Am I building a rod for my own back? When should I put her in her nursery? I feel sooooo bad leaving her to cry I would hate for her to fall asleep crying! I worry that she is afraid in her own bed . Phew!!! I am loving being a mother but I had a really bad childhood and I am so worried about giving my daughter the love and security she needs.