Avi was like that. Still is. Just when we think he's getting into a good sleep pattern, he gets all screwed up and goes through a phase where he fights it.

the solution I found was coffee.

but seriously, if you have cash, you can pay a sleep expert (don't remember the name) someone that specializes in getting babies to develop good sleep habits. I know someone (not well) that did it, and she said it was a life saver.

In my experience (and not everyone's) I just waited it out. But I can sympathize with you.

Sorry if this wasn't super helpful (cause it really wasn't). We just had nights where kosta would play his xbox, and push avi back and forth in his stroller. Eventually he would fall asleep. We ended up buying a nice recliner (of course after the whole thing) and that would have been helpful, cause Avi really just liked being held, and that would have been perfact to sleep in. Oh well. next kid. lol

I really have NO advice. I went insane during the same phase, and tried every damn trick and technique people offered me. None worked... and I just dealt with it until it was over. Oh man, I wish, WISH, I could give you the "secret" fix... but I never found it myself :(

I do feel your pain though :/

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I found this cradle swing....it was 200 bucks. but..it puts him to sleep in 3 min flat! (so far, knock on wood)

Nice! We had one for Danté, but he didn't take to his as well as I hear most babies do. He was too curious and rambunctious and always wanted out of it. He DID sleep in it here and there though, which gave me 5-10 minutes of peace now and then, lol. Hope you're a lucky mommy, and Ian keeps liking it :)