My DS is soon to be 14 months. And up until two nights ago, he was fed or (plan b) rocked to sleep. He's never gotten to sleep on his own, only in someone's arms (but he does actually self soothe and sleep through most nights now.)
Me and DP never wanted to try any of the cry it out sleep training but we did try putting him in his cot drowsy, patting and pick up put down and they all caused melt downs and never worked. So we just kept on feeding and rocking him, wondering when we would have to finally address this head on.
Well last night and tonight, after his feed he was still very much awake. Laid him in his cot, said night, stroked his head and he went to sleep!
So this post isn't to brag, or to put down anyone elses method, but I just wanted to share this in case it makes anyone feel better about their situation. I won't have to rock a 12 year old to sleep! Whoop
Also, I will enjoy it while it lasts, fully aware they'll be a regression of some sort right round the corner :)
(Now if I could only get him to sleep in his cot instead of his pram for his naps :D)