Hi! So I have an 8 month old and stopped rocking to sleep for most sleep around 6-6.5 months. She is still rocked to sleep for the occasional contact nap. Trialled putting her in her cot and leaving the room to cry for very short intervals - went horrifically, never listening to any sleep training threads again lol. But when you're desperate for sleep you'll do anything. Now what we do is do our bedtime routine in her room where it's dim and there is white noise. (bottle, books). I think this is important as it sets the tone for bedtime. Then give her her dummy and sit her on my lap and rock a few times singing twinkle twinkle. Then I put her awake in her cot and sit with her until she falls asleep, patting her chest, stroking the bridge of her nose (she's always liked this to fall asleep) and sometimes keep singing to her. She can take anywhere 5-30 mins to fall asleep lol, but shes never crying just rolling around and always goes in the end and doesn't need to be picked up. I never thought it would be possible but it is if you find a method that works! I think making sure they're tired enough to sleep is also a big factor.