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More dummy help...

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annobal · 12/12/2005 14:42

My DS is 27 months and very dependent on his dummy to the extent that he has given it a name (one is pink ink - yes he has a pink dummy - the other is blue ice ). He is only allowed to have it in his cot or in his pushchair but it doesn't stop him asking for it whenever he gets tired ie during supper or his bath he can scream and tantrum for it. He will only occasionally wake up and ask for it in the night.

Any advice on how I can start weaning him off it?

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Pinotmum · 12/12/2005 14:45

No, my ds is 3 y and 2 mo and worse than ever with his dummy. Father Christmas may take Ds's as he goes to the School Nursery in January and I've told him he's getting too big now. He says he isn't so that's that!!! I read on here that dipping the dummies in vinegar and air drying them gives them a horrible taste so I may try that if all else fails. I'll keep on eye on this thread for other tips

hornbag · 12/12/2005 14:47

I remember someone talking about getting their DS/DD to leave their dummy out for Father Christmas to take away "in exchange" for presents. Father Christmas then "takes the dummy to a baby who needs it" -can't remember if it worked or not though.

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annobal · 12/12/2005 14:48

Great idea on the vinegar - might have to try that one. He'll probably just ask me to wash it! Don't really want to go cold turkey on him as my friend's father did that to her when she was 2 (she's now 35) and she still remembers!!!

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deckthehillswithboughsofmummy · 12/12/2005 15:01

Our local childrens farm has a string of dummies by the pig pen where children have left theirs for the baby animals.

GemgleBells · 12/12/2005 15:21

Friend of mine remebers giving it to the dustbin men. Her mum had told her she was to old and that it was time to get rid of it. So they went out and met the dustbin men that week and handed it over. She remembers it as a milestone in her life.

Course that may not work if your Ds insists he isn't to big for it. Not very helpful. Sorry.

FlameRobin · 12/12/2005 15:40

We had to do cold turkey (similar age)... DD gave hers to the fairies, and they turned them into a Mickey Mouse dvd overnight . She was a little star though, and was sooo good.

jstbcs · 12/12/2005 15:41

try to limit it to nap time/bed time. he will give it up when ready. My dd 3.1 wouldnt sleep without hers AT ALL. then last week decided she didnt need i t anymore - completely unprompted, and hasnt wanted it since.

wh take away something that comofrts them?

typing crap, baby on lap....m,

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