Paci problems

cowpoly959

My son is 3 months and has a paci addiction that is driving me bonkers. He's frantic without it but spits it out all the time. Grabs it out of his mouth with his hands but wants it back. He does this all night and I'm losing sleep as well as him. I'm ready to wean him off but I don't know how. Tried making him take his morning nap without one....that was an hour ago now he's screaming and won't sleep with or without the pacifier. I'm hoping someone has some advice to save my sanity. He's not swaddled anymore and too big for his bassinet so I'm ready for the crib but not with 30 pacifier re sets

haylo33

I actually posted about this last week. I think it even had the same title haha. My guy frequently wakes up during naps the second the paci falls out. I was also putting it back in constantly. The only one I've found that doesn't fall out constantly is made by Tommee tippee. Now if I give him another brand he has no idea what to do with it. I've also found that if I position his head looking straight (once asleep) the paci stays in. The second he turns his head while sleepy, it's out. I've also found it falls out more in the crib when he is flat. In the swing and RNP, his head is elevated towards his chest and the paci doesn't have as far to fall

cowpoly959

@Kimbus22‌ when can they do it themselves?

pistolpackinmomma

I want to say DS1 was able to pop it back in himself around 4.5-5 months but I don't remember for sure.

Mimaloo

We only ever offered her paci during her "witching hours" which are between 4-8. Other than that she's not interested in it so I guess that makes us lucky. 

LeeLee86

@Lissiehoya‌ I love that book!
And yes that's exactly where DD is right now, she has her hands in her mouth constantly and only takes the paci in the car for whatever reason. She's 12wks

cowpoly959

He doesn't like the soothies anymore and I have a wubanub with no luck

LeeLee86

@Lissiehoya‌ Right lol? "If you don't mind cleaning up accidents"?
Uh who doesn't? I'm not following her around with a roll of paper towels that's for sure....

typeset

kitchencolors said:

In situations such as this, I like to think WWTD (what would @typeset do?)... so:‌ have you tried reasoning with him?

I got 99 problems, but a pacifier ain't one.

typeset

kitchencolors said:

typeset said:

In situations such as this, I like to think WWTD (what would @typeset do?)... so:‌ have you tried reasoning with him?

I got 99 problems, but a pacifier ain't one.

well crap.  Just add it to the list of ways you're a better parent than me.  My kid is a pacifier addict.

I'm not a better parent. I just play one on the Internet.

True story. I had this exchange with the kid in the car this morning:

"I love you, buddy."
"I love the lady." 
[...] "Which lady?"
"The lady at Dunkin' Donuts."