Removing the pacifier is as much a milestone in the life of a child as it is in that of the parents. Crying and difficulty sleeping are to be expected, which is why any little help is welcome. An expert has revealed her foolproof method and here is what it consists of.
Health professionals recommend starting pacifier weaning from the age of 2 or 3. Children’s teeth at this age must be preserved, so it is necessary to get rid of them as soon as possible. However, we know that this is far from an easy task… This is why several experts have looked into the matter and one of them seems to have found the “miracle” trick to turn this stage into a real game for your child. Explanations.
It was Laurie Gozlan who revealed the trick on her Instagram account @_petit_deviendra_grand_. The parenting specialist indicated that only 5 steps can definitively eliminate the pacifier, while placing the child at the center of the process. There is no question here of cutting the rubber tip or soaking the pacifier in any product, no, the trick is to make the child cooperate and for the latter to perceive each of these steps as a fun game.
First, the starting point is none other than motivation. In other words, it is essential to be determined to eliminate the pacifier before hoping for any results in the next steps. Laurie Gozlan specifies: “Your child must feel that you are convinced that he is ready and that there will be no turning back!”
Then, the method is based on a specific book entitled “bye-bye my pacifier”. The expert emphasizes: “You’re not going to give it to him and then wait for him to want to throw away his pacifier by himself. No, he has to feel that it marks a stage, a before/after. Tell him ‘this book has your picture on every page, you are the hero and it was written for you, because that’s it, you no longer need a pacifier!'”. In this book, we discover that a pacifier box will play an important role in weaning, so make this box together so that he is an actor in the concept, from start to finish. You will see that the box is offered with the book.
Then, let’s play: “once the box is made, move on to the board game at the end of the book”, explains the expert. “It is designed to encourage your child to put their pacifier in their box rather than in their mouth in different situations (in the car, while shopping, at school, etc.). Do all the steps in one or two afternoons, it should be quick.”
Finally, it’s time for the first bed. To get through this stage, it is important to “Congratulate your child for having successfully completed all the other steps, and tell him that to win the game, tonight, you have to put the pacifier in its box and go to sleep without it. Tomorrow, there will be a little surprise instead.” The golden rule is to absolutely not crack this first night, even if it is very difficult. To help you, throw away all the pacifiers in the house and comfort your child by telling him that he is ready to sleep without them. Laurie Gozlan assures: “If you follow these 5 steps, I promise you that in a few days, you will never hear about this pacifier again!” So, it’s your turn!