my son is 3 months old, he uses a pacifier but spits it out as soon as he falls asleep. it helps a lot when he is fusy or when i take him to sleep. when should i train him not to use it please. thank you
2007-05-26 05:29:30 · 12 answers · asked by nounou 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I would recommend for you to start limiting it now.. and then have it tooken away within 3-4 months.. my son was 1 years and it was really difficult taking it away from him!...
so i would suggest for you to start a.s.a.p...
2007-05-26 05:42:15 · answer #1 · answered by lilmommy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son actually "showed" me when he didn't want it anymore and it was around 8 months. But your son is still young so don't worry that much, when he starts using his own fingers to pacify himself, that would be a good time to slowly take it away. When he spits it out when he falls asleep don't even try to put it back in. Does it seem to bother him during the night when he spits out the pacifier? If not then he may be showing you signs that he is ready to slowly get rid of it.
2007-05-26 12:35:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When the pediatric dentist noticed enamel erosion on my son's two front teeth, it was time to trash the binkies cold turkey. My son just turned 2 at the time. He had tantrums over it, among other things at this age, and gave us some sleepless nights, but eventually he learned to lull himself to sleep with a blankie instead of a binkie. For now, you can safely give him the pacifier until he eats table food. The residual food on the pacifier will cause dental issues if left in his mouth for prolonged periods of time. Doing what's best as a parent is tough because its not predictable. Just see how he does without the paci when he's older 18-20 months. That's the time to wean him off.
Not sure if I helped.
2007-05-26 12:45:41 · answer #3 · answered by Dr. G™ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Let him continue to be pacified by it. Many children aren't ready to give it up until six months or even more. If it helps him get to sleep, then that is a Godsend! Keep in mind that when the pacifier is removed too soon, then thumb sucking might begin.... and how will you take that away? That's one very hard habit to break!!!
2007-05-26 12:35:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes you can bribe them to give it up-- LOL. (Or call it "rewarding" him for being a big boy.) Take him to the toystore and let him pick out something to comfort him at night (like a stuffed animal, cool glow-in-the dark stars for his ceiling or whatever) and then toss the pacifier away.
But you know, the longer he keeps it, the harder a habit it will be to break.
With my daughter, she was... maybe 1 year old or 18 months. We eventually just decided not to replace them if they were lost. They were all lost soon enough. No real issues for her. Just said, "All gone!"
Sorry! I re-read your question and realized you said 3 MONTHS, not 3 years! So, at 3 months, I wouldn't worry about it at all, especially if he's just using it to sleep. 3 years... yes, that's a problem! But like I said, my daughter had no issues giving it up... when he starts using a sippy cup and is pretty much over the sucking need, he'll probably be just fine with losing it.
2007-05-26 12:43:59 · answer #5 · answered by Laura 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my son is four month and is the same way but really the pacifier is better then his thumb since the pacifier doesn't affect his teeth or the way they grow in . I'd just let him keep the pacifier it works best .
2007-05-26 12:34:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
.I never used a pacifier on any of my kids.....I think it is ones choice to use it but I felt it was more trouble to use then not. I think some people abuse the use of pacifiers instead of finding out what your baby really needs. But it is again, ones personal choice. I guess you need to really decide when you think he no longer needs it or discuss with your child's pediatrician. Good Luck!!
2007-05-26 13:32:21 · answer #7 · answered by spunkygirl77 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard it's no longer needed after 6 months. My oldest two used one (til maybe 1 year old), my younger two (twins) never did. I just shudder when I see these toddlers walking around stores with a big old pacifier!
2007-05-26 12:37:30 · answer #8 · answered by Sheila 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it's way too early to get rid of it. He still needs the pacifier, & he may be right now or will in the future be teething, & when he's teething, he will most DEFINITELY need his pacifier. My nephew is 14 mos. old & still uses his pacifier.
2007-05-26 12:35:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i would say by 5 months they should all be gone... you dont want this to be a habit!! its good that he spits it out though good luck =)
2007-05-26 12:46:28 · answer #10 · answered by colombiaz.finest 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋