MY SON WILL BE THEE IN FEBUARY AND HE REFUSES TO GIVE UP HIS PASSY. WE HAVE TRIED CUTTING OFF THE TIPS, SENDING THEM TO OTHER BABIES, LEAVING THEM AT GRAMMY'S, PUTTING THEM OUT FOR THE PASSY FAIRY TO TAKE TO OTHER BABIES, WE HAVE EVEN TRIED OFFERING TOYS. NOTHING WORKS.
I AM A STAY AT HOME MOM WITH TWO CHILDREN UNDER THREE. I NEED SOMETHING THAT WORKS BUT WON'T SEND ME TO THE MAD HOUSE.
2006-11-27 08:04:42 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
My pediatrician suggests NOT taking it away from him cold turkey because they use it for comfort and without introducing something else to them in its place it could cause mental anguish. My oldest son had his until he was 4 (yes I'm ashamed) but he had to let it go on his own. My 2 year old just got tired of it eventually and when I noticed him not wanting it as much I hid it. He still asked for it for I would distract him with other things until finally he forgot it about it which took a couple of months. Just give him time, he'll let it go when he's ready.
2006-11-27 08:29:54 · answer #1 · answered by truly_insightful 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the "Big Boy method".
Don't bribe or offer other items like candy, but make changes to make him the Big Boy. No high chair, no passy, etc. Give him a Big Boy reward, like he gets to help with something you might not have let him help with before.
Also, Don't just take it away, ween him. Start by limiting it to bed-time only and naps. Then progress to weening from there by allowing him to take something else to bed with him (favorite toy or stuffed animal in its place).
Finally, if all else fails, you can put a little of the anti-nailbiter syrum on the end so he will no longer like the taste (use sparingly).
2006-12-01 07:26:41 · answer #2 · answered by teamnote 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a comfort thing for him.. why not try telling him that if he leaves it for father christmas he will get some fab pressies and constantly praise him on how much of a big boy he is and do a sticker chart and give him a sticker for each nite he goes without it and at the end of the week take him to the shops and let him buy a treat for being such a big boy
2006-11-27 08:10:42 · answer #3 · answered by sammie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell him you have to gather up all the pacifiers from around the house and leave them out for the pacifier fairy to take to the little babies who need them. Let him help and make a big show out of putting them in a special place with a note for the "pacifier fairy." When the "fairy" takes them away, leave a small gift in their place from the pacifier fairy.
2006-11-27 08:18:37 · answer #4 · answered by braennvin2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am also working of breaking my almost 2 yr old son of the pacifier. We've begun taking it away from him during waking hours and he gets back at nap and bed time. After a few weeks, we are going to start putting him to bed without it.
I know they cry, but honestly if you give in, you're letting your child win. You can't take it away and tell him he can't have it and then give in later. Then he knows that you will give in eventually. He will be miserable for a few days, but you MUST stick to your guns and be firm. You're the parent - NOT him.
2006-11-27 08:29:56 · answer #5 · answered by ♥♥Mrs SSG B♥♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trust me, I know it will be rough, but just take it away and no matter how much he crys, don't give it back. For a few days, maybe even a week he will throw a fit about it, but just remind yourself that you are doing what is best for him. If you continue to let him have it, it will mess up his teeth. Beware of the thumb! My sister started sucking her thumb after my parents took her's away, and wouldn't stop until she was 9. She now has a lisp because of it. I hope that helps, good luck!
2006-11-27 08:12:13 · answer #6 · answered by jlwils005 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 13 month old daughter whom up until she turned 10 months old had her pacifier quite often .......after she turned 10 months old I only gave it to her at nap time and bed time...and when she needed it and then after she would fall asleep I would take it out of her mouth....I tried not to give her it unless I absolutely had to.....I sometimes even had to let her cry but after a few weeks of this she eventually didnt need it any more
2006-11-30 15:51:09 · answer #7 · answered by kierstensmom102705 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is what i did and it worked the first time like a charm, When my daughter turned three i said we were going to go to the toy store and she would pick out a brand new tricycle and pay for it with her binky. She was very proud! That night when she went to bed and asked for it I told her a very embellished version of how wonderful she was to trade her binky for such a beautiful tricycle and how we would play on it for hours.
It worked like a charm!
2006-11-27 08:19:44 · answer #8 · answered by Beamer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Throw it in the trash. He may scream for a while, but he will get over it.
2006-11-27 08:09:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just take it away. Seriously don't even like give it back to him. Grow some balls and be a parent!!!
2006-11-27 08:07:03 · answer #10 · answered by Lola© 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋