Whenever you ask someone how to wean a child off a pacifier, the first answer will be to dip the product in mustard.
More than one generation of babies have been treated with the popular seasoning. But this method cannot be called humane, and besides, mustard can be evil, and that is another problem.
There are three proven, but little-known life hacks that can help you wean your child off a pacifier.
First advice
All parents notice that children at this age develop their own tastes and preferences. The same goes for the pacifier – he may like one particular model.
It is enough to buy him any other pacifier that is not similar to the old one, and there is a chance that the child will not accept the new one.
You can also pump the air out of your favorite pacifier - it will become flat and uncomfortable, which will also make it easier to break the habit.
Second advice
Experiment with materials and shapes. It is known that nipples differ by age and material.
So, instead of a latex nipple, you can slip a silicone one to your child or vice versa. At the same time, you can choose a product of a completely different shape.
Third piece of advice
And another way is to gradually wean the child off the pacifier, that is, physically. Take it away for the day and give it only during sleep time.
Gradually the child will wean himself and stop being capricious.
Earlier we talked about why you can’t “lecture” children .
