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In my honest opinion I think it depends on the kid!
I nursed DD to sleep or pretty close until 8-9 months I think?! Also rocked her and she was fine when we stopped, and just took to the new routine!

@edelweiss: amen!

Agreed with @edelweis. My older had her pacifier until 17 months when I decided it was time to take it away. My younger has it still at 17 months and I'm waiting to take it until after an upcoming vacation. We have now limited it to only sleeping at home (daycare doesn't give it for nap).

What was more problematic for us with our older was the rocking routine. We did it until it was too much (our rocking time increased with age) for us to handle anymore. With #2, I wasn't willing to make that nighttime commitment when I had another kiddo to get ready for bed.

Whatever works for you, do it. When it stops working or you feel like you don't like the routine, change it up.

I say pacifier is fine but try to cut down on rocking! As baby gets older that's a harder habit to break. Maybe start by rocking for 5 mins or something then less and less each night.

If he's sleeping I think it's just fine!

I think putting him in the crib slightly awake is a great habit. If baby is not overtired during the day and sleeping at night, I think what you're doing is perfect! If you want to get him to be more of an independent sleeper, maybe reduce the soothing time as time goes on?