Pacifiers can solve many problems, such as when your baby is being fussy. They can also be beneficial for sleeping and help self-soothe. Pacifiers also help reduce the risk for infant death syndrome. However, when your baby is ready to outgrow the pacifier, it can quickly create more problems, filled with long nights and lots of tears.
Weaning your baby off of it when they are between 6 and 12 months old is the best way to approach the situation. Dental problems can often occur if the child continues to use a pacifier or thumb after they turn two years old. So, the earlier the better.
But, how do you avoid the long nights filled with lots of tears? Here are five ways that you can try to make getting rid of the pacifier just a little bit easier.