I really want to get it away from him before he starts developing buck teeth or something like that. He's fine during the day without it, but when bedtime rolls around, he screams until I give it to him. Any advice?
2007-03-07 13:21:55 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I've gotten alot of good advice from all of you. Thank you so much!
2007-03-08 00:43:15 · update #1
Most pacifiers are made orthodontic pacifiers, which are best for children that are cutting teeth. Once the teeth are in his teeth aren't going to be buck teeth. He is still young and if that is the only time of day that he wants it, its okay!! He wants his pacifier because he feels comforted by it. It helps him relax which helps him go to sleep. You aren't the only parent that has problems with this. Don't worry one day, maybe soon he will break of this habit.
2007-03-07 13:27:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
I wouldn't worry about it. My son is 26 months and is still sucking away. If he doesn't use it alot during the day, that's a good sign. DON'T make a big deal about it or he will too. Just give it to him before bedtime. Make it seem like it doesn't mean a thing and then try to take it away while he sleeps. If he doesn't go for that, just give it a little more time, he'll eventually give it up. Oh, and it won't give him buck teeth.
2007-03-07 21:33:11 · answer #2 · answered by mamalori 1 · 1⤊ 3⤋
make it fun kinda like the tooth fairy, tell him that the pacifier fairy is going to come and take the Pacifier as their are other little boys out their that need it now but she will leave him a present, buy him a present maybe a teddy bear or some other comfort item and leave it near his bed/cot so when he wakes in the morning his pacifier is gone but something else is in its place
he might ask for it at night still but just gently remind him that the fairy has taken it
2007-03-08 05:17:33 · answer #3 · answered by Hayley T 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First thing tomorrow morning - tell him he is a big boy now and tell him to throw his pacifier (Dummy) in the trash.
Then take him out for a fun day and make sure he is good and worn out - feed him supper - bathe him and put him to bed.
When he asks for his Dummy remind him that he threw it away that morning because he agreed that he is a big boy now - and remind him how proud you are of him.
Then kiss him goodnight and leave the room - no further discussions other than it's time for bed is necessary.
2007-03-07 22:01:00 · answer #4 · answered by fizzents 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Who's up tight about it you or him? He'll give it up in his own time. The more YOU make it an issue the more he'll retreat to it. As soon as he's around other kids that don't use one he'll also stop. What's the big deal? It won't give him buck teeth. If anything it'll give you a nervous breakdown. Leave the kid alone. Put one in your mouth and show him how funny you BOTH look.
2007-03-07 21:43:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
My daughter was two and a half and her teeth started to move out a little before I finally took her"sassy" away. I just her to take them all to the trash and I had to listen to her scream. She only fussed for about three days at nap and bedtime. Then she realized sassy was gone for good. Some kids deal better than others so good luck to you!!
2007-03-07 21:27:36 · answer #6 · answered by Misty M 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I did well disappearing it at all opportunities until mine wasn't dependent on it. Pull it out after he's asleep, so he's not continually used to it. It also wont be in his mouth very long as to reshape his teeth.
Another method: Had a friend who snipped a bit of the end of the binky off each week till it was not much more than a nub and the babe gave it up since it didn't do much for him anymore.
2007-03-08 00:58:06 · answer #7 · answered by G's Random Thoughts 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If they don't exist then they can't use it. I tried the cutting the tip off thing and in my experience that just makes them really mad. Better just to have them disappeer. Since he is almost 2 you could have him be a part of the disposal or they could all just come up missing. It is best to get rid of all of them that way during frustration no one can pull one out.
2007-03-08 01:06:35 · answer #8 · answered by noone 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cut the tip off of it. He won't get the suction that he's looking for. You could also purposely leave it on top of your car one day (have a neighbor or someone help you with this) and tell him that a Mama bird had some babies and she needs his pacifier to quiet her babies and that you will be giving all of his pacifiers to the birds.
2007-03-07 23:34:35 · answer #9 · answered by Mom of One in Wisconsin 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There are lots of good ways.
*Poke a hole in it. It will lose suction and not be any fun.
*Tell him about the "binky fairy" who takes binkies to all the new babies being born. Every night, take one and hide it and the fairy can replace it with a book or toy.
*You can let him scream. He'll get over it in a few days.
*Take the paci to the Build a Bear workshop and put the paci inside.
*Tell him he'll be a big boy when he gives up the paci.
Good luck!
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2007-03-07 21:32:37 · answer #10 · answered by jaxmommie 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋