I tried many times to take it away but she is a cranky child without it. She is fine when at school but at bedtime she wants it.
2007-09-12 06:44:51 · 9 answers · asked by geetachester 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
That she is fine at school demonstrates her ability to do without it. Point that out to her. You have to be firm and committed in telling her that she is too old and that she must work on doing without it. I think that a gradual course would be best for a kid at that age having had it for so long. Over a period of a week or so, increase the amount of time she spends without it. She will find healthier activities to replace it with and she will learn a great lessen about her own strength and resourcefulness. Maybe you should plan this around a long weekend or a break as she may suffer lack of sleep for a bit (you too).
If that doesn't work, I would consult a behavioral therapist for a brief time to guide you all through it.
Best wishes.
2007-09-12 07:23:43 · answer #1 · answered by bonbon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TAKE IT AWAY. So what if she's cranky without it. So is someone quitting any type of addiction. She is old enough that you can talk to her and tell her why she can't have it anymore. Have another bedtime routine, like reading stories or cuddling before she falls asleep. Stay strong, life is better without the pacifier.
2007-09-12 07:15:21 · answer #2 · answered by Ashley 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Throw it away. She'll be cranky for a few days or a few weeks at bedtime, but that will pass and then she'll totally forget about it. It's not good for her teeth and she'll get teased on sleepovers.
2007-09-12 06:56:30 · answer #3 · answered by ... 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just throw it away. You'll just have to put up with her being cranky. Believe me she'll get over it. It sounds like you are the one with the problem. You have taught your daughter that if she throws a fit she'll get her way. You need to put a stop to that now.
2007-09-12 07:27:30 · answer #4 · answered by kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion, she is way too old to have a pacifier. She no longer needs it. It is more of a security. If I were you, I would slowly take it away from her. Like, give it to her every other night and then maybe move up to one or two nights and then eventually take it away. Taking a pacifier away from a child is hard, especially at her age. Good luck!
2007-09-12 06:57:43 · answer #5 · answered by dyna4503 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Who cares if she's cranky? She's learned very quickly that if she's cranky she gets her way. That way she gets to rule the house and do what she wants.
Throw it away and if she's cranky send her to her room.
2007-09-12 11:08:37 · answer #6 · answered by pinkpiglet126 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Throw it away and forget it. Let her be cranky, she not getting it back and you are not buying anymore.
2007-09-12 13:33:25 · answer #7 · answered by bluejacketmom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to make her understood that is a beautiful girl and very tall like a lady and Ladies don't sucks pacifier because stay ugly sucking this.
2007-09-12 06:57:01 · answer #8 · answered by jasmim b 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
you should have done away with that thing at 4 MONTHS. look up pictures online of kids with messed up teeth and tell her thats what she will look like if she keeps the paci. good luck, it will probably be hard.
2007-09-12 07:21:52 · answer #9 · answered by megan 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋