Pacifier use only during the day?

MaybeBabyTime · February 2013

We weaned from the pacifier during sleep training. DD did really well. She was pacifier free for about 3 weeks. She looooooooved her binky. Last weekend we went on a 9 hour car ride to visit my sister and half way in the ride I gave in and gave it to her. I think she was so bored in her carseat and her pacifier gave her something to do. It worked wonders for her in the car. Well anyways, since then, I have given it to her for a few naps in the swing. Never have I given it to her at night. I certainly don't want to confuse her and I feel like I am...yet I feel like I am depriving her of her beloved binky. We took it away at night because she was losing it all night and disrupting everyone's sleep. Not sure what to do now.

opaque1997 · February 2013

I personally feel naps are different then nights. . And I think it's fine I know a lot of people who took away pacis at sleeptones but offered in the car or when out and about as needed

irishprincess135 · February 2013

My LO likes to suck on the binky during naps but won't take it for bed (not that I want her to) but I think you'll be ok just doing that because she still gets it sometimes and you guys get some sleep at night. I don't think you'll confuse her.

AngieB90 · February 2013

DS2 doesnt use his pacifer nearly as much as ds1 did. He falls asleep a lot without it. And at night when he first falls asleep with it. But within about 10minutes he will let it fall out then he sleeps the rest of the night without it. Maybe you can try letting her fall asleep with it then take it away while she is sleeping?

itsmevkb · February 2013

I never really worried about over-using a pacifier until at least a year and even then reduced it down to when they were sleeping because it helped them fall asleep. I know what you mean about them losing it and then it's hard until they get to the point where they can find it and put it back in themselves. If it's a way for her to self-soothe then let her use it and eventually she will grow out of needing it. I don't think you'll really confuse her by letting her use it for naps and not for nights. Kids are amazing that way, they adapt. But, does she need it for the naps or are just assuming she wants it and giving it to her? Why not put her down for her nap and then only give it to her if she starts fussing?

ctj82 · February 2013

I'm in a similar position. We weaned pacifier from night sleeping for the past couple weeks and as of this week naps as well. But I'm still choosing to give it to her during the day when extra fussy, and for car rides.

So far she seems ok. I'm just mindful to not give her the pacifier in her room. Not sure if that makes a difference.

rjeller32 · February 2013

opaque1997:
I personally feel naps are different then nights. . And I think it's fine I know a lot of people who took away pacis at sleeptones but offered in the car or when out and about as needed

perfect.

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