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breaking the paci

My daughter is 17m and loves her paci. She even knows where we keep them, and will go where they are and want it. I really hate to take it away right now, but I get tired of peoples comments about it. when is a good age and some good methods.

Written by Natasha

Posted on 06/22/2007

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Don't take her paci away because of what other people think. It's none of their business. Make the decision based on her individual needs and whether you think she is ready. There is no one right age, it't different for everyone, but younger is often easier.

That said, she is probably old enough that you could try to start weaning her. Maybe start by saying she can use it only at nap and bedtime. Then tell her when it is time to give it up for good. Make a clean break. Don't keep any around "just in case" for her to find. That will make it harder. Just take it and she will probably have a hard time for a couple days, but you'll be surprised how quickly she gets over it. Kids are more resilient than they are often given credit for. Give her some other security object, like a doll or a lovey, and be strong. You will both get through it.

posted by Marcia on 06/23/2007

My daughter just turned 3 and still gets her paci.... at night!!
I got some criticism for it but my belief is that if it comforts her why not? You cant take a kids thumb away! but she only gets it at night (it took 2 days of whining then she understood) and theres no problem-unless you dont want to worry about her waking up for it! But she'll grow out of it sooner or later. Like when shes ready to turn four!!!!
I believe 3 1/2 she can realize that she can sleep without it.

posted by jennifer on 06/23/2007

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