If I hide it he seems to be alright till he find one again hen he will fight me. His sister is nine months and take one so i cant just get rid of them
2007-05-24 06:15:48 · 11 answers · asked by samanthadawnjohnson 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
That's tough at the toddler stage. Honestly, he won't be taking it to grade school with him so stressing out about it when baby sister has one is really not worth your time and effort. My daughter ended up using one until she was almost 3, it did not in any way inhibit her speaking ability (she talks more than any 5 year old I've ever met) and actually corrected an underbite that she had when she first got teeth!
Is he using the correct size for his bigger mouth? As long as he uses the size he's supposed to, it won't hurt him. Teach him that he can only have it at bedtime and it has to stay in his bed. I would also teach him to take it out anytime he wants to talk. Tell him you can't understand him with binky in his mouth (even if you CAN!) and tell him you'll be able to hear him once he takes it out. Once he's talking enough, he'll want it less and less because he's constantly taking it out so he can talk to you.
Often at this age, especially when a child has a baby sibling they regress or have a harder time moving past certain developmental milestones. Being as understanding and patient as possible with him will help him along much better. He needs that stability and consistent comfort item to help him feel secure right now. The more you make it a big deal the more he'll make it a big deal and may hang onto it longer or start having behavior problems over it.
Constantly remind him that it's for babies and only for him when he's in bed. Your daughter is probably using a smaller sized one so that shouldn't be much of a concern. Most of the time toddlers try a "baby" binky they don't like it because it doesn't fit right in their mouth anymore. Good luck!
2007-05-24 06:36:22 · answer #1 · answered by MommyTaylor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can. Cold turkey is the way to go -- wait till trash day, gather them all up at once, and walk them out to the trash.
Yes, there will be much wailing and gnashing of teeth for a week or so; but if the kids have no alternative, they WILL find a way to cope. Just make sure you're there to give them lots of extra love and attention during this transition period.
2007-05-24 06:20:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can choose to get rid of them.
Even the nine month old doesn't "need" one. It is more a convenience for you. If you really wanted the older one to quit you would do what needs to be done to make it work.
Millions of children have happily made it through childhood without a pacifier.
2007-05-24 06:52:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
he's purely 10 months previous - what's the push? permit the toddler nurse! he will supply it up while he's waiting. My son weaned himself at purely shy of 14 months, and it replaced into thoroughly baby - led. that's a much extra organic, comfortable technique than purely removing the source of meals and convenience he's had considering the fact that delivery. in the previous 3 hundred and sixty 5 days, any solids he eats are in uncomplicated terms for prepare; the breast milk is the only meals he desires. So in case you wean him now, meaning paying for formulation for yet another 2 months.
2016-11-26 23:22:54 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't listen to all the negitive talk about the pacifer. It's true babies don't need them but they give them to them at birth because it comforts them. Some babies love them and some don't. My three year old never wanted his and now I have a one year old who loves it. He only uses it at night or at nap time but I don't care because it makes him feel safe. That has been something that has been with him since birth. Some parents let their kids sleep with them, some have a special blanket or something these are the things that make them feel safe. I think you should try and talk him out of it, rather then to take it away all at once. You know your child tell him something but make sure he is ok with it. I
2007-05-24 07:16:23 · answer #5 · answered by tls 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would suggest giving it to him at bed and nap times. that is what we do with my son. he is 29 months old. he knows that when he wakes up in the a.m. that before we go downstairs he has to throw that paci back in his crib. or else we don't go down. we plan to wean him off of it in a few months. the dentist wasn't worried and it is much easier try to reason with a 3 year old than a 2 year old. I wouldn't worry too much about weaning him especially if his little sister has one. Explain that babies only have them (i am sure you tried that!). good luck!
2007-05-24 06:20:23 · answer #6 · answered by lovebeingamommy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's what I did and it worked brilliantly. Cut a slit in the end of the pacifier vertically. Your child will get rid of them himself. This really works.
2007-05-24 06:26:41 · answer #7 · answered by Sptfyr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think any child should use a pacifer. I think you should just get rid of any and all pacifers in your household. Your 9 months old doesn't need a pacifer either. No child in my family has been given a pacifer after week 2 of there life. Pacifers are disgusting and can cause damage to your childs teeth.
2007-05-24 06:32:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
Overnight we took them all away. Told my daughter that the pacifier fairy came and left here money under the pillow.
2007-05-24 06:24:42 · answer #9 · answered by itsmyopinionsothere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I cut a slit on the end of my sons pacifiers. He didn't like them much after that.
2007-05-24 07:03:42 · answer #10 · answered by ericsmaria 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋