Hi there. Please I really need guidance as im becoming an emotional wreck. My dd was born with many health issues so i rocked her in my arms and let her sleep on my chest all the time so she felt comforted. When she was round 6 months my mother in law (who is not from the UK) said it was a bad habit and i should sit on the floor with a pillow on my legs and put the baby on my legs and rock her to sleep. It worked like a charm for months as she would fall asleep in less than 3 minutes and it was easier on my back. She is now 1 years old and it takes me 15-30 minutes to rock her, she’s become heavy and is resisting sleep. She refuses to sleep alone, i tried to get in the crib with her, she didn’t like that either. All i see online is the cry it out method and i don't know if my heart can take it. Is there any other methods i can do? Any advice will be helpful please.
Just a final note, she has a bedtime routine of dinner, bath, cuddles and kisses and relaxing music 7-8pm every night. She also doesn’t sleep through the night and wakes at 11pm, 3pm and 5pm. If she ate well i give her water if she didn’t eat well that day i give her formula but she needs to be rocked at least twice during the night.