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He’s 21 months. The binkie is still a huge part of our lives. And it needs to go. Our dentist said so. And I agree. Count this as officially soliciting advice.
The binkie has to go | Dallas Fort Worth Photographer
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Molly - I’m a mean mom so I would just take it away and let him cry it out. Ours would cry for about a night and then they’d be fine, they were a lot younger though….he might be a little more stubborn….but he can’t cry forever….right? (I know I’m horrible!)
On a kinder note, I have seen people “mailing” their binkies to the binkie fairy or something like that. Personally I would just take it away and say that the binkie fairy took it away, my kids seem to like it when the “fairy” comes and takes things, rather then Mom and Dad taking it away.
Good Luck!!!
Katie - We cut a hole in it so they are the ones who don’t want it. We just took ky away and she cried for 2 days but was fine. Best luck. That’s one of the hard things to do.
Cammie - Kaleb was super attached to his and I just couldn’t bear the thought of taking it away because it made my life so much easier to just be able to plug him when he was crying, but his doctor told me to do it for his speech. Bummer. But we just pretended that we couldn’t find it. The first couple of nights are the worst. My doctor told me it’s hard because they are actually addicted to it, and it takes about 2 weeks to get over that addiction, but it not really bad for the 2 weeks. It gradually gets better. Good luck!
Carolyn - we cut the tip off (when he wasn’t looking) and acted as surprised as he was and said “the binky broke itself because you’re a big boy now”. he cried and we were very sympathetic. you could take him to do something special… a “big boy” thing. best of luck.
Kalli - You all are making me cringe. I know it has to be done, but I think I’m more addicted to it than he is. I’ll keep you updated on the progress.
Shannon Meredith - A friend of mine had a “Bye Bye Paci” party for each of her kids when they were too old for one. They spend time making a little cake (or cupcakes/cookies) together, get the kitchen set up for a party and then say bye to the paci. She ties it to a balloon and then they go outside and her kids let it go. They are sad at first but then they get to go in a have a party and it makes for an easier goodbye. I am not a mom myself yet but have this in mind to do when the time comes
Veronica - My son (who is now 12) was seriously attached to the binkie … we had them all over the house, in the diaper bag, in my purse … it was a problem (one which we created, yes, I know). In any case, when my son was about 2, he was BIG into Batman and all things Batman. So we took ALL of his binkies and put them in a ziplock; took them to the store and we let him pick out any Batman he wanted. Then we “sold” the binkies in exchange for the Batman. He was so excited that the trade went down without issue (except for the very confused store clerk who had a hard time grasping that we didn’t REALLY want to exchange binkies for a toy … she finally figured it out after several not so subtle hints). Later than night he asked for the binkie, we reminded him of the sale and gave him his Batman to sleep with instead. That was the only time he ever asked for it. Worked like a charm!
Lisa - I’d love to hear what you end up doing. Eli still uses a binky for nap and bedtime, and I feel like we passed the window loooong ago for an easy take-away. Since he doesn’t use it during the day it doesn’t bother me, except for the fact that he is two and I know he’s way too old for it. I think I’m just terrified he’ll stop napping if I take it away. Anyway, no advice here, just empathy
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Linda - Good luck. Glad it’s not me.