Oh, I forgot to say that I also cover the crate with a towel, leaving the front uncovered so that the puppy can see.
I know how hard it is to not take them out especially when it is keeping you up. Just recently I started crating Mckenzie alone instead of with the other pups and she cries all night. I'm doing it for potty training reasons, but I can already see the whining getting less and less and it's only been two nights!
It will get better! And I forgot to say.. welcome to YT!