Toddlers and Pacifiers

by admin on January 6, 2007

My 2 1/2 year old daughter still uses a pacifier, she calls it her “pac pac“. For quite some time now it has been bothering me that she still uses it, and depends on it for bedtime. I have yet to try to wean her off of it because her speech is good without it, and I really do feel bad about it. But the time is coming…very soon…when the pacifier must go!

I researched a few ways to help break the habit of using a pacifier. My first instinct would be to just throw it away and never have it appear again, but here are some other things to try:

  • Start by using the pacifier only at bedtimes, and not outside the home
  • Cut a very small hole in the tip of the pacifier. This lets the air out and makes it more difficult for your toddler to suck…eventually they will not want it anymore.
  • Try to “trade in” your toddlers pacifier for another object, such as a stuffed animal or blanket.
  • Offer a reward system for every nap or bedtime when your toddler does not use their pacifier.
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    notsoNewMommy February 8, 2007 at 11:16 am

    I know how you feel! Although my toddler is not yet 2, he is literally addicted to the paci and I can’t imagine that he’ll give it up by your daughter’s age. Thanks for the tips. They will come in handy someday soon, I’m sure. I like your site. Raising a toddler, any mama could certainly use as many tips as possible. Check out my site – you might like the forums. Maybe I’ll see you there. :-)

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