How To Wean An Infant From A Pacifier

When a infant comes into the world crying is very normal. It's their way to communicate. Than there are times when the crying doesn't stop. You try nursing, changing the diaper ,you hold and rock the infant but that doesn't seem to work and you try teaching the infant to self sooth. Then you try the pacifier to stop the crying. Oh how quite the room is. As the infant grows and becomes more dependent on the (Binky) pacifier, you notice the infant doesn't babble as much. (Note: I know all infants and toddlers babble and talk at different stages) However we will use my scenario. At fifteen months, you understand that it's time to start weaning the baby from the pacifier because you know research says that pacifiers could have negative effects on oral health and can contribute to ear infections.

This decision to wean your infant from the pacifier can be stressful because you know their will be some crying. Hear are a couple of suggestion you can try.

Try giving the infant the pacifier when their is a need for it, such as when the child is hurt or scared. Don't use the pacifier for a just in case situation. Another way to wean an infant from using a pacifier is to only offer the pacifier at nap time or bedtime, when it is difficult for some infants to go to sleep. Offer a favorite teddy bear, blanket or what ever is a favorite to stop the crying.

If you choose a plan to wean the infant off the pacifier, stick to it because eventually the infant won't need the pacifier to stop crying.