We have an 18 month old. She STTN now, but I would like her to learn how to lay down and go to sleep on her own. DH is against CIO and doesn't want to just put her in the crib and close the door. Right now we lay her down and rub her back and she will usually fall asleep. Lately though she is having a harder time laying down and relaxing.

DH doesn't agree with this and he rocks her until she is almost asleep and then puts her in the crib and rubs her back until she is out. My point is that she needs to learn how to lay down and relax in the crib. Right now I don't mind if we are there with her, we can transition that out next, but she needs to be laying down in her bed.

Any suggestions?