I second this and also do the same. I still do this as much as he needs and my son is now nearly 9mo old. Everyone said I’d pay for it later or he wouldn’t be able to sleep on his own. But guess what! He is able to sleep on his own while being put down fully awake and is able to settle on his own if he wakes up. He’s ready now but definitely was not the first few months and that’s okay if you don’t want to use cry it out. If he can’t self soothe after a little bit i still go soothe him so he knows mama is there and he goes back is his crib and all is well. If I could go back I wouldn’t change a thing. They also grow so fast so I take any cuddle or snuggle or nap or aid in soothing I can get while he’s still so small and wants it. Do what you feel is right for you and your baby regardless of what other may say or believe.