2 yr old pacifier and stroller?

Question

my daughter is turning three in january is it normal for her to still be in a stroller and sucking a pacifier? at what age should i get her off of them

she turns three in january

Answer 1

My pediatrician said that most children will get rid of the binky on their own by the time that they start school. My daughter will be 3 in March. She adores her stroller. We usually bring it with us when we are taking long walks, or going shopping, and it's a neccesity in airports. She walks a lot of the time and climbs into her stroller when she gets tired. Or we put her in her stroller when she becomes determines to run off from us.

Answer 2

Its likely that you'll need to buy them a seat, so since money is not an issue, go ahead and do it. It'll be easier to be able to sit them in the carrier in their own seat while you try to breastfeed another or whatever. At only 2 months, the movement of the plane should hopefully make them sleep. However, getting up to those higher altitudes is going to make them uncomfortable. Have bottles, pacifiers and the breast ready for them to suckle on. It'll help their little ears. Bring entertainment things for the older children. New books, travel games, a music player, a portable DVD player. Things like that. They should do fine. I think a stroller would be best for maneuvering through the airport with so many children. You can take it all the way to the gate and they'll check it for you once you're on. When you land at your destination, it'll be taken off the plane first and will be waiting for you at the gate. Other than that, try your best to be conscious of all the other people on the plane. Some people get really pissy about having to be on a plane with a lot of children. That being said, the children ARE going to get cranky, so don't let the negative comments or hateful glances from other passengers get to you. They'll just have to get over it. As long as you are doing everything possible to keep them calm and quiet, then that's all anyone can really ask. *Other than having more room, there isn't really much of a difference between first class and coach when it comes to traveling with children. Since money isn't an issue though, then why not?! If you have to fly for that length of time with that many children, the extra room may be worth it. You also need to think about whether you want a flight with no stops or not. It may be nice to fly straight through, but switching planes would give you the chance to get off the plane, stretch your legs, let the kids run around a bit and change the babies more easily. Just a thought.

Answer 3

other people will tell you what they think is best for your child but only you know what is best, my daughter is still on the pacifier (13 months) and ive been getting so much pressure since she was 6 months from everyone to my in laws, parents, doctors, and strangers on the street!
The pacifier im debating right now because of the pressure, i think the child will give it up when shes ready becuse right now at 13 months or two years its still comforting to them.(thats my personal opinion though)
its not like shes going to have it at 6 years old anyway.

as for the stroller remember at two those little legs get tired easily from running around and exploring all day when you are out, so a stroller at her age isnt a bad thing and nither at three or four. Amanda I is also on a good track take the stoller around for shopping and long outings
hope this helped :)

Answer 4

I'm a development specialist who works with children from birth to the age of 3, so I get this question all the time.

When it comes to the pacifier, you should have taken it away when she was almost 1 yr old. There are several reasons for this. First, it could effect her lang, that's if she is not talking much. Remember, a child at age 2 should say 50-100 words and saying about 2-3 word phrases. How is a child supposed to talk if she has the pacifier in her mouth all the time? Even if she is talking, the nipple of the pacifer could effect her articulation (she could be pronouncing words incorrectly). By age 7, they should pronounce words correctly. Also the pacifer at that age usually make children drool alot. Constant drooling at that age is not normal and it should stop by 18 months. And drooling could effect her articulation, which comes back to language.

As with the stroller, it's okay to have them in once in a while. But, it's good for them to use their feet as much as possible. It will help them with their gross motor skills. For ex. at your your child's age she should go up and down the stairs by herself, not holding on to the rail. Go up and down the slide, ride a tricylce (meaning using the pedals), jump on one foot, etc..

Hope this helps! Remember, getting her off the pacifer will be difficult. What I tell all my parents is to throw the pacifer away. Ignore her crying, which means she will probably cry for about 3 days. BE PATIENT!! After a while, she will forget about, i promise. Works every time!

Answer 5

I think most babies are off of the pacifier by then. Strollers are more a personal choice, as far as I see it - little legs tire easily, and if you don't want to or are unable to carry her once she tires out, you should bring the stroller along.

Answer 6

pacifier should have been gone when she turned 1, the stroller shes good for another year or so. my son stopped the stroller at age 4