I'm not sure if I would go too far with that, maybe try and encourage him playfully..."come on" with a smile! Maybe he is just lazy tired, he just woke up and he doesnt want to move alot?! I would just pick him up from the crib and place him on the floor just outside the crib, don't carry him out of the room like a baby, hold his hand and guide him out. that would encourage independence FROM the room, would that suffice?