Binky issues?

Question

how to i stop my son from using his binky and when?

Answer 1

My daughter uses her binky blanky when she goes to bed and she is 2. she will one day get rid of it.  Your son is only 1 year so let him use it, he still a baby.

Answer 2

I have 4 children my youngest is 9 months, all of mine I took away the day after their 1st b-day. Just throw them away. As long as they are in the house the child will find them or you'll cave and give it to them. The first day or two is difficult but so much better for the child in the long run. Paccies are HORRIBLE for their little teeth the sooner you get rid of it the better. I'll be right there with you in 3 months. It has worked GREAT with all of my kids and teaches them at an early age to calm themselves down without relying on something. Good luck!!!

Answer 3

personally I don't believe in them, my children never had them in the first place, I once heard 'no more than six months"

Answer 4

I don't think you should stop until they are like 5 years old or until their first tooth falls out

Answer 5

My daughter was 2.  And I only allowed her to have it when she was sleepy or fussy.  she was never allowed to have it in public.  When I took vacation for a week, this is when i weaned her off of it.  It took 2 days of crying and no sleep, but it worked!!!!!  I think your little one still may be too little for you to take it away.  Give it a little more time.  And as far as letting the baby have it until 5...please....my daughter was playing soccer and softball and fishing and hunting at this age...do you honestly want your child to have a binky in their mouth playing soccer and going to school?   I think 2 years old is a good age.  Still small but not yet in school or extra activities.  Hope this helps!

Answer 6

he is only 1 yr old if it continues wen he is 3 or 4 tell him to trade his binkeys for preasents from santa (if you believe in santa)

   good luck

Answer 7

i stopped at 10 months old ,i just didn't give it to him and put it away and he did fine w/out.*

Answer 8

I don't think it's necessary to take it away yet. But when you think the time is right, first limit binky use to nap/bed time only.  the rule will be he can only have it when he's laying down.  Next, when you attempt to take it away completely, I cut the tip off it.  I told my daughter that the binky breaks apart when you're too old to use it.  And after I cut the tip off, she couldn't get that sucking action and it made her disinterested in it.  She was big enough to suggest that I go to the store and buy a new one, but I'd say, nope if we buy it it'll break apart because you're 2 (or whatever reason you want to use.)  This way, it takes the blame off you.  It's not your fault.  I'd say definately by 3, you should take it away.  And that is saying if its only used at sleep time at that age.

Answer 9

It depends how much they rely on them, my eldest daughter liked them but wasn't desperately bad we had a chat after her 3rd birthday and asked her whether she wanted to keep the Binky or pick a big girl present, she chose a present and we never mentioned it again. However, my youngest daughter has just turned 3 and she is heavily reliant on them especially at night she won't even consider the present ploy. So just started restricting them to night time only and going to try the present plan again in a couple of months time. Couldn't do cold turkey though she'd be devastated and if she's in bed no one can see her anyway so won't take them until she's confident enough to go without them. They're not little for long not worth upsetting them over.

Answer 10

As far as when to do it, there are many opinions - I personally think that anytime after one year is the time to start.  As to how, again, many theories - but I'm a "cold turkey" type person.  If you're going to do it, just do it.  Take them away, don't talk about them, and gear up for some rough nights... but it shouldn't take more than a week and he'll be fine.

Answer 11

How old is he?  Both of mine were about 3 or 4 when they started giving them up.  Some kids are older.  We started restriciting the time they could have it until it was just for bedtime.

When they were ready we had a bye-bye binky party.  Got the idea from my in-laws.  We had a little cake and ballons and a (small) present and then said goodbye to the binky's and threw them away.

Worked really well.