Sleep training for 16 month old

[2cuteboys]

Oh my goodness! You've done that for 4 months? Poor you!

I agree with the others, cry it out. If it makes you feel better to go back in every 5 minutes you can do so, but I've found that it takes them longer to "get it" when you do. Try to make it a real point to not speak to him when you go to check, keep the lights down, just shush him, a quick hug (without picking him up), lay down again and cover with blankets. He'll get it eventually, especially if he's had consistent naps with you holding him. Just try to stick with the schedule you've already created.

When it's wake up time make a big deal of turning on the lights and saying "hello! Did you have a good nap!"