hi inposted a week or so back and we did the controlled crying which essentially did work. But we seem to havedone one step forward three steps back. He has a head cold at mo but not really Ill iyswim. He is refusing to nap in the day and is I'm pretty sure over tired and sleep deprived. Health visitor agrees and says he needs to sleep in day and nights will sort themselves out. She said do same routine after lunch for his nap as at bedtime, story and quiet time and do controlled crying. Eek it's horrible enough at bedtime, but having been up since 1am with a playful 18 month old who is now screamy, clingy and tantrummy cos he's shattered Im starting to feel it's my only option. I've tried everything else, cuddling, soothing, sofa. Nothing works. Even shouting during one meltdown which I'm still feeling crap about :-(. I had to put him in his cot screaming for 5 mins this morning just to get away for a break. Even dp has had enough. Has any of you done cc at nap time? Did it work? I feel such a cruel, crap mum but this hardly any sleeping can't be doing any of us any good. My lovely little boy is someone else at the moment :-(