Well, the binkie fairy has come. Our pediatrician (and dentist) have recommended using the pacifier (DD's beloved nay nay) just for when its absolutely necessary. She is addicted to the thing so we are starting off at nap time, car rides and bed time. Omg, you guys, its so sad to hear her pine for the thing and search for it. I'm afraid when Alex comes she is going to snatch his (which I will wait to give for at least the first two weeks even if my boobs are falling off) and make off with it to her secret lair. I feel like the worst parent evar with her begging me for it. I'm hoping its just a week or two of misery for us both.
Is it wrong that I hope that Alex never takes one? I did it in the beginning with DD because my boobs were literally bleeding, and it felt like a thousand tiny needles stabbing me in the boob every time I nursed (comfort nursing was a real slog for me). I was in tears and finally decided to give her a bink. She has been in love with them to the point of addiction since. Especially since BF didn't work out for us. We LOVED BF. Like, we enjoyed the time together and when my supply dried up I cried and cried (with her because she was not a fan of formula in the beginning). So this whole pacifier thing is like reliving the BF failure or something crazy like that.
I'm just venting because right now she's crumpled on the floor pining for her nay nay. Its like someone died for her. Lord save me.
Re: Binkie Fairy
Apparently I cried for a whole day and that was it. Not saying this will work for you but maybe a thought?
Thinking of you and your DD today! Loss of binkies are rough!
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The best part of taking it away is he talks so much more now. Im not sure if im using one for the new baby either. If I do im taking it away much earlier.
When I had my suckie addiction as a toddler, my mom would tie one to the bed frame... That way I could go suck on it if I wanted, but I had to leave my toys or whatever other excitement that was going on to do it. Had a separate one for bedtime so no issues with the string... That's the approach we're going to take if we have to. It looks like Playtex has discontinued the brand that she likes, so we may have no choice if she loses or chews through her last few.
Personally, I think suckies are a better choice than letting them suck their thumbs. At least you can take the suckies away. There's very little you can do about thumb sucking, as kids will sometimes just suck the bitter stuff right off an keep on going... Stubborn little things. ;D
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