How can i get my 13 month old son off hes dummy? (Pacifier)?

Question

My son has had hes dummy since he was a few weeks old hes off hes bottle and just has a sippy cup and now i want him to get off hes dummy, he has it when he sleeps or tired and upset but doesnt really have it when hes playing, i am still having a few problems at getting to sleep at night by himself with out mommy or daddy so i find the dummy helps then because it comforts him, should i let him have it still or try and wean him off? And how?

Answer 1

best way is just pretend that its LOST!! and act totally innocent abt the whole fact...

oopppss we lost the pacifier...oh no..what are we goin to do..we are strong n we will go on without it..YEAH!!

Its better if you get him OFF IT NOW!!!dun make him addicted to it...As hes 13 months old , I personally dun think he needs it anymore..

Answer 2

i researched it for you...If your child is using their dummy all the time or not giving their dummy up as soon as you would like, try these ideas:

• gradually decrease the times when you let your child use their dummy

• Restrict dummy use to key times during the day, such as bedtime or when your child is ill. Be firm.

• reward your child with fun activities, stickers or star charts - don't give them sweets instead of their dummy

• point out older girls and boys, who don't use dummies, to your child - pre-schoolers love being more grown-up

• encourage your child to give all their dummies away to a person who is important to them, such as a grandparent or pre-school key worker

Remember your child will grow out of their reliance on their dummy.

Answer 3

Personally I think a good sleep pattern is more important than whether or not he has a dummy. Mine all had a dummy until they were around about 2 yrs old. They don't do any harm unless they have them in all day or whilst trying to speak.

Answer 4

I got my children off their dummies by either getting them to voluntarily throwing it in the bin or just taking it away, it seems harsh but they do get over it in a few days, once they have teeth the dummy can make them crooked:)

Answer 5

i agree with all the above points but what works depends on the age and emotional development stage of the child. From my experience and what mums tell me, i'm a kids doc, at 13 months not much is going to work as he's not going to be able to rationalise what you're attempting to do. At this age as long he's not got a dummy in his mouth all the time and potentially cause problems for speech and palate/teeth, i would suggest leave him alone and try when he's > 18 months-2yrs when his emotional ego-self stage will allow you to be alot more manipulative in changing his behaviour.

hope this helps.