She wakes up at night and starts crying because she doesn't have her pacifier in her mouth, so I have to get up and put it back in her mouth. somebody told me I should try to teach her to put the paci back in her mouth by herself. She's already reaching for things and can hold the (when awake, of course), and some times she would take the pacifier out of her mouth, hold it for a second and then put it back in her mouth. But... how do I teach her to reach for it at night and put it in her mouth? Is that a skill too advanced for her age? Thanks!
2006-09-19 13:36:58 · 23 answers · asked by Feed the models! 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
It's funny how people think it's too early, but with some practice your child will be able to do it no problem. Luckily I don't have that problem -yet- during the night, but for his naps he needs his soother. I'll lay him down and he reaches for it right away. At first, sometimes he would have it upside down, and I would help him put it back in correctly, but he did it all on his own by 6 months. The idea of letting him play with it during the day is excellent, since they put everything in their mouths anyway. She'll figure it out, their pretty darned smart. I lay it beside him so when he turns his head he can see it nearby !
And I agree with the person who said NOT to go in and rock them back to sleep, she will depend on that, and might get overly excited at the contact she's getting. If the baby wants a paci for bed, so be it. For a while you might have to get up and give it to her and then one night she'll surprise you and do it herself.
I would wait a little bit and see if she cries for long before giving it to her, she might even fall back asleep on her own.
Good Luck
2006-09-19 15:37:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am amazed at all the people that feel that her baby is too young to do this. even though it isnt at night when it happens, my son can grab his pacifier and put it in his mouth, and also reaches for and grabs his bottle and puts it in his mouth too and he is 4 1/2 months! anyway, all babies develop on their own schedule, so you cant really gauge when a child is "supposed" to be doing something. i got my son started with his pacifier by putting it in his hand while he was playing, or giving it back to him when he pulled it out his mouth. also, when he is having his tummy time i always put a bottle, a toy, and his pacifier just slightly out of his reach.
good luck!
2006-09-19 14:35:29 · answer #2 · answered by Honey 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
she's a bit young to get her own pacifier, but if you are insistent, there are some that glow in the dark. Keep in mind, the glowing part is for the parents who take responsibility for their helpless infants and want to find the pacifier to give to the baby.
2006-09-19 16:24:55 · answer #3 · answered by heaven help me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wait for her to get about 2 months older. In the meantime, every time you pick it up for her, if she is calm, put it within reach of her hand and pick it up with her hand and tell her, "OK Sweetie, pick it up" (or whatever you want to say) in a very loving & calm manner. Eventually she will begin to associate it all together as she grows into her hand-eye coordination & the physical ability to carry it out consistently. This approach capitalizes on what ability she already has without frustrating her.
2006-09-19 13:44:36 · answer #4 · answered by gettin'real 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know getting up in the middle of the night seems tedious now, but get used to it. my kids are 6 and 4 and I still have to get up with them if they have to go potty, had a nightmare, can't sleep, and the list goes on. It's part of motherhood.
That said............................................................................
You could try playing a game with her by taking it away from her in the day but leaving it in reach to see if she starts to grab it. Other than that, I'm not sure what you could try.
By the way DON"T pick her up and coo her and rock her if she wakes up in the middle of the night. This will make your problem 100x's worse. No, she will no longer want you to put the bink in her mouth she'll want YOU to rock her and coo her to go to sleep instead of putting herself to sleep. Trust me.
2006-09-19 13:51:33 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sorry, but I think she might be a little young, but I'm sure with persistence, you can get her to do it. She should be able to retrieve it by 7 months, though.
Congrats! Babies are so much fun @ this age, so enjoy!
Also, maybe get her one of those blankets you can suck on... My sister had one of those when she was a baby, and she used to cry ALL the time (and I mean ALL THE TIME) before she got it... and when she got her beloved BLANKIE, there was silence @ night, it was great, we could all finally sleep!
2006-09-19 13:41:26 · answer #6 · answered by n/a 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
his skill is a bit advanced for this age, especially since you ar hoping she will do it when she is addled with sleep. Sorry, mom, but i think you will still be getting up at night for a bit. Still, she will learn, or if you really can stand it, you can just let her cry herself back to sleep.
2006-09-19 13:45:56 · answer #7 · answered by world traveler 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
just keep the pacifier in reach when she's in her crib.
when she's awake play with her using the pacifier by putting it in and out of her mouth and taking her hand to do the same.
2006-09-19 13:39:15 · answer #8 · answered by kvsmiller 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
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2016-10-15 04:43:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 5 mo. old grandaughter has the same problem. Their too young yet to do such a feat. If they could possibly find it in their crib it would take a long time to get it "right" in their mouth the right way.
2006-09-19 13:40:34 · answer #10 · answered by Corina 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋