Pacifier alert!!!

i saw a video once in youtube where the parents asked their child to say goodbye to her pacifier. she bawled! but later on she kissed it goodbye, then was the one who let go of the pacifier tied to a balloon. she watched it go while her parents told her that she's a big girl now so she doesn't need a paci anymore..

I probably handled it a little different than other Mothers. What I did was tell her that she was getting to be a big girl, and that only babies needed a pacifier, and that big girls took a teddy bear to bed for a friend. I told her the next time we went to the store she could pick out her own teddy bear to sleep with instead of the pacifier; and if she chose the pacifier, then the bear wouldn't be allowed in bed too. Even kids that are 2 1/2 to 3 understand more than we give them credit for. And, when they pick out their own replacement for something they will generally do it. It worked for my kids, as well as the grandkids. I started with nap time, and said she could either sleep with the teddy OR the pacifier, not both. "The teddy needs to be hugged and cuddled too" The soft cuddly teddy worked great and it only took a few days. The pacifier, as well as a teddy, is a way of comforting themselves. Good luck, habits are not impossible to break, sometimes they just take time or replacement with a better habit.

You should really think of taking away the pacifier as they say it can cause her teeth problems, can cause teeth to protrude. However, it is best to gradually take the pacifier away, instead of all at once. Her are some things you could try: 1. Gradually decrease the times you allow you child to have the pacifier during the day.(Except for naps and at bedtime, these will be hardest to break and should be the last to go, when the child has given it up the rest of the day, take nap first and bedtime last) 2. Reward your child with praise(oh, you are big girl), stickers, fun activity, star chat, when they go without it (but not treats, such as cookies, etc.) 3. Remind your child constantly that big girls do not use pacifiers (or whatever she may call it) 4.Encourage your child to give away their pacifiers to someone important to them (grandparents, or other relative). However it may be wise to hold back the last one but keep it out of sight. This shouldn't be extremely stressful for your child, if it is she probably isn't ready. Hope some of this helps! :)