Pacifier weaning

kristisnod

Just curious about experiences you all have had.  My doc didn't seem concerned that ds still uses the paci to fall asleep throughout nap time and night sleep, but I also think I might want him weaned before we have the next baby (late January, ticker is off).  For those of you that have done this, did you just do cold turkey for nap and night at the same time and cio if needed?  I am expecting that it probably won't be fun, just seeing if there are any tips I guess.  Thanks!

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DD also only had her paci at naptime/bedtime since 6 months old.  We went cold turkey at 21 months.

It was rough for naptime for awhile.  Bedtime wasn't much of a problem after a few days.

We introduced a toddler pillow when we took the pacifer away and she loved it (and still does).  Since she didn't have any "lovies" that she was attached to, I think the pillow gave her something else to focus on.

 

pam1005

Cold turkey for DS at 2 1/2 years old and cold turkey again for DD last week.  Night one was always the worst, but it got easier.  By day three both my kids knew it was time to sleep.  I am so glad I got rid of it earlier for DD.  She is finally STTN now that she doesn't have one to throw out of her crib and cry for.

kristisnod

pam1005:

Cold turkey for DS at 2 1/2 years old and cold turkey again for DD last week.  Night one was always the worst, but it got easier.  By day three both my kids knew it was time to sleep.  I am so glad I got rid of it earlier for DD.  She is finally STTN now that she doesn't have one to throw out of her crib and cry for.

 

The crying is our problem lately.  He sttn, but since i started giving him a lovey blanket, the pacifier gets lost in it and then he cries for it.