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07.23.08, 08:46 AM Toddler
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moms btdt with toddlers - how do you get rid of pacifier? no flames - really need advice; he really needs it to sleep and calm down - yikes! [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
Toddler 07.23.08, 08:46 AM Flag

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Restrict it to use in the crib. That is a good start. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:47 AM Flag

that is pretty much where we are at - except for a few exceptions when he is so tired. but need to get rid of it totally - he is 2.8 months [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:48 AM Flag

Is there a specific reason you need to get rid of it totally now? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:48 AM Flag

the comments from others mostly. And i think its time... [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:50 AM Flag

If it is only in the crib how do others comment? He must be using it more than you just responded. Tell him he is a big boy and almost 3yo. Tell him that when he is 3 he will get a nice new toy to play with and say goodbye to his pacifier. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:51 AM Flag

he uses it right after a nap to go outside - and when he is really tired. i did say that - i do say that and he throws his little body down kicking and crying... lol. thank you.. will try [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:52 AM Flag

I would start with absolutely not ever taking it outside. He can use it in the crib or in the house if he really is exhausted. Just limit it to inside for now and prep him that 3yo boys don't have pacifiers and then eliminate it when he is 3. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:59 AM Flag

yes, will try. sometimes i feel like he doesnt understand what i am saying - but i will try. i am such a pushover [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:11 AM Flag

well, when dd was chewing on a torn up gnashed paci, that was IT. i had already started to restrict it to only nap and bedtime so eliminating it was not too huge a problem. she did cry for it about 2 or 3 nights, then got over it. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:48 AM Flag

did she ever need it during the day? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:50 AM Flag

Is there a new baby in your life that dc can "give" the paci to? I have seen this work with some kids. Of course other kids did not appreciate the idea of some other kid getting their prized possession. Depends on the kid. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:59 AM Flag

We just said bye bye to binky this weekend (DS 27 mths old). DS used it for bedtime and weekend car trips at nap time. We read books and talked about giving it up for a few weeks. Then we arranged to have friends come over who have a new baby and we made a special box for the binkies (DS decorated it with stickers and colors). When the baby came over, he actually went right over and gave it to her. He hasn't cried for his binky at all. He has asked for it at bedtime/naptime a few times but each time I reminded him he gave it to the baby and he is a big boy now and that was it. He does have other comfort items which I give him when he asks (2 blankets). So far, so good 5 days later :-) [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:03 AM Flag

that is an adorable story. thanks! [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:11 AM Flag

Binky fairy. Went cold turkey at 2.5 w/ DS and it worked. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:27 AM Flag