A.H.
I personally would recommend that you let her remain in the crib, even if she cries, until she falls asleep on her own. If you continue to take her out of the crib, she will know that it is a game and she will fuss longer because she knows that you will eventually get her. If she is playing quietly in her crib, let her play. She is confined and can go to sleep then when she tires herself out. It isn't easy, been there and done that 3 times. But, after you get the routine down, it makes life so much simplier. Good luck!