How do I wean my 11-month old off her paci? I would like to wean her by 1-yr and I see all of these articles about weaning an 18month or 2 year old...but this is an 11-month old. No discussion or preparation is going to happen here (which is how all the articles suggest to do it).
Now I should preface by saying she only uses a paci to sleep. No more in the car, only in her crib for naps and bedtime (actually, that has almost always been the case). So do I just do it cold turkey and give it a couple of nights of screaming (not sure if she really would, she might be OK with it).
Any suggestions or experiences you gals can share?
not sure if she really would, she might be OK with it).
Your right she might not even want it. Try just not giving it to her and tell her you can't find it. That's how my 3rd stop taking the bottle. We really couldn't find any they were gone, once we located them, she didn't take them anymore.
Good luck
When my twins were little and still taking a ya-ya(as they called it) they too would only take it at night or during naps. They actually each had to have 3-one in their mouth and one in each hand. It was a nightmare especially when they would drop one in the middle of the night. Anyway, come to find out that they never took one while they were at daycare. I figured if they could do it there then they could do it at home. My sister was pregnant at the time so I made it a big deal to gather up all the ya-ya's b/c the new baby needed them. It worked for us. I have also heard people that have cut the tips of the pacifier. Not really sure how well that works. I would say just take them away-she is probably too young to understand any explanations. She may surprise you and it may not be as bad as you are thinking. Good luck!
My son just turned a year and we were contemplating the same thing. I was all ready to stop it, but we decided not to take away the paci yet. I am also stopping breast feeding now and did not want to take 2 things away from him. My ped also said that 15-18 months is the usual time, but the dentist will say by 2 (per pediatrician). My son also only uses it at bedtime (and car). Good luck. I think you would be okay either way.
L.,
There are other recent posts, but they are for older kids. We took my oldest son's paci away at a year. He only used it to sleep and we never even took it out of his room! We did it cold turkey. He didn't really talk at the time so he couldn't ask for it. He did point to his mouth a few times but that only lasted a few days. He's almost 4 now and has no emotional scars! :-)
I think that this really is the best way to do it. Be strong and don't waiver if you decide to do this. I think I cried about it more than he did wondering if we were doing the right thing. It was the best decision for us.
I too have a Sept 06 baby!!
Best of Luck!
B.
There were two other posts about this recently. You may want to check back a few pages and see. Those suggestions may help you. Good luck!
