How do i stop the pacifier?

Take Time & think: Some kids don't seem to value a pacifer & won't miss it if its gone.Others are variably attached & parents need to be creative & end use in stages. First stop use of the mouth as a pocket by putting it on a clip & ribbon (no necklace).It can be close without being in.Extract it at play time to get more verbal responses.Sudden loss at a specified age is traumatic & sets up trust issues.

Or pack'em up &: & ditch'em. Explain briefly, " time to send all your pacifiers to the pacifier fairy, who needs them for babies. She'll leave you a present" & follow thru. Ignore protests, which get worse before going away, & stay calm. Sippy cups keep lips & tongue forward in an immature suckling pattern. Open/mouthed cups promote lip closure for saying " b's & d's." 1st dental visit should be at 1 yr., or now.

Pacifier problems: Many airway problems develop in children with prolonged pacifier use. The dental arch is not developed normally when there is a malocclusion caused by a pacifier or thumb in place continually. So, stopping this habit early is a benefit. Best is behavior modification with rewards, second is removal of the pacifier from the house. The danger is that a thumb will be substituted. Positive feedback !

Pacifier: Cut the pacifier nd show him its broken and doesnt work anymore. Of course , get rid of other oacifiers lying around the house before you do this. He will unhappy for a day or two but then you will be home free.

When baby tosses it : Some babies show no real interest in pacifiers & will not miss it if you don't bring it along. Others have a tight self soothing bond & should be left alone.Clipping it to an outfit with a ribbon prevents baby from using the mouth as a pocket.More time out of the mouth decreases interest.A ziploc bag can help later.Sudden removal by a parent figure sets up a distrust that can last a lifetime.

Best time before : Developmentally speaking, before age one is easiest. Based on personal experience and that of friends, if you miss that window, around age three worked well for us as we could tell our older son that the "binky fairy" was coming. No matter when you choose, i would recommend restricting pacifier use to sleep time only for a while prior to getting rid of it entirely.