Crib Question (X post 2015summerbabies)

So, right now baby (9months) is sleeping with me at night and taking naps on the couch next to me. I would like for her to start at least napping in her crib, and eventually sleeping at night in it. Problem is, she hates being lowered into the crib. She will wake up every time. I've tried holding her close to my chest and slowly bending over, I've tried doing it quicker. Nothing works. She startles awake when she feels herself being lowered. Obviously the best solution would be to teach her to fall asleep on her own in the crib, but that's just not going to happen yet. Any ideas?