How to break from a paci?

fauxshelley · February 2011

I'm thinking part of the reason Jack doesn't talk may be because of his mad love for the binky. He walks around with 2, one for his mouth and one in his hand. He will even swap them out, back and forth. How do I break him of this?

SFAug07 · February 2011

We broke Sarah's paci habit at 4 months as she would wake up crying looking for it, so it is probably very different for Jack. Here is what we did (called the Pantley Pull Away Method, I learned it in the No Cry Sleep Solution):

Day 1: Give her the paci if she is crying before bedtime, let her fall asleep with the paci but then go and gently take the paci out of her mouth right after she is asleep. Magically, she didn't wake.

Day 2: Give her the paci only if she won't be consoled otherwise, it was for a couple of naps, and pull it out again as on day 1.

We were completely rid of it day 3 and she didn't start sucking her thumb either. It also greatly improved her sleep at that time.

bubblegummum · February 2011

We have a paci addict too. I just asked this question on another board and got this answer. Something to check out. I think we might try it...

https://www.bye-bye-binky.com/download/Bye-Bye-Binky.pdf

gimmietimmies · February 2011

ROFL!!! I love how that article was written, the humor was great! Everything in there was what I was going to suggest, snipping down the soother totally works. The only thing I would add is a security item. At such a young age they will still be looking for this, and it is very handy to have something that they can use, especially at sleep times and any other stress times. My dks all have knit blankets that stay in their room, and a special stuffed bear.

We weaned all of them at their first birthday and also switched to a sippy cup at this point. Cutting bits out of the soother is hilarious to watch, especially the looks on their face when they try and suck on it in utter disgust! We had no trouble doing this with the girls, and none of them suck their thumbs. DS....well he was a special case...when we were told about this technique and tried it, it took longer at 2 1/2 years old (about 3 weeks), but it works. GL!

mtnrider · February 2011

I think the pp's misunderstood your question, because you're asking how to wean him off daytime use (walking around with 2 binkies), right? (since obviously night use isn't affecting his speech) We've had the same problem recently...Simon only gets the binkie for naps and nighttime but the past few weeks we've let him use it during the daytime while he's teething. Now he wants it all the time and keeps trying to climb into his crib to get it. So yesterday I started hiding all his binkies, and I only bring them out for naps and bedtime. He threw one fit and then he was fine. What about just taking them away from Jack during the daytime? When he wakes up, tell him "bye bye binkie" and "binkie is only for sleep" and if he protests give him a yummy treat, something he really likes, to make him forget about it. Hide the binkies when he's not looking so he can't stand in front of wherever you've hidden them and point and go "ah" or whatever his noise is when he wants something. And keep him really busy for the first couple days. He may want to nap more often since the crib is the only place where he'll get the binkie. GL!

dkays · February 2011

T is addicted to hers also. If she finds one during the day, she has to have it. We try to keep them all put up during the day. She is very talented with hers by not letting fall out of her mouth during a screaming fit.

Did all the tests come back OK on Jack's speech? If so and unless he is getting frustrated trying to communicate try not to worry about the talking. I know that is easier said than done. Let me assure you that in several years you will be yearning at times for some silence. GL!

Daisiesinmygarden · February 2011

I guess it could be part of the issue, but I kind of doubt it since many toddlers talk around pacifiers or take them out to speak and pop them back in. Maddie only takes her at nap time and at night. and I would try weaning him until naps and night time only and unless it's causing a problem with sleep, I wouldn't worry about weaning him off of them when sleeping for a while.

FWIW, Since you are in the middle of all the testing and evaluations, I probably wouldn't try taking it at all until after he is done with his evaluations and being seen by a speech therapist, if he is going to see one. Then if he or she recommends taking it, I would. That being said, watch, you wean him and he will be happily chattering away within the week (and I hope so) - what the heck do I know.

Ditto PP about trying not to worry, but I know it's not possible. Some kids just don't talk much and then all the sudden you can't shut them up. I think you are doing everything right by having him seen by the specialists.

dianah36 · February 2011

Raquel is a paci girl but we only allow it at naps, bedtime, and in the car. The rest of the time we tell her the paci is just for sleepy-time and she'll put the paci bac in her crib. I recommend just not allowing it during the day - I'll bet he adjusts quickly.

ateytelb · February 2011

Same like PPs: we told Jason he can only use the paci when he goes to sleep but not when he is awake, and it worked.

&& · February 2011

dianah36:
Raquel is a paci girl but we only allow it at naps, bedtime, and in the car. The rest of the time we tell her the paci is just for sleepy-time and she'll put the paci bac in her crib. I recommend just not allowing it during the day - I'll bet he adjusts quickly.

this is exactly what we do. M never even complains. As soon as she is up in the morning, she walks over to her crib and puts the binkys in - where they stay for the day. (until nap time) GL!~

Want a personalized experience?

How to break from a paci?

Re: How to break from a paci?

Choose Another Board

Search Boards