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Dummy hell

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Tinks15 · 06/05/2018 07:25

How long is it a nightmare for after taking the dummy away for night time? Last night was the first night & it was hell!!

We had barely any sleep felt like she woke up every hour crying/whinging for it. She is 2.10, I'm pregnant too so I'm feeling totally knackered this morning!
We made it though I didn't give in - so feeling proud this morning .

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Canwejustrelaxnow · 06/05/2018 07:32

I'm sure it was about 5 days and it did taper off. Dd was stuck to hers and we did it at 2. They really do forget really quickly.

DollyLlama · 06/05/2018 07:35

We did it gradually as my DD have about 5 on the go and we gave them to the dummy fairy. From the last dummy going, she was upset for 2 nights then we never heard of it again

Well done for sticking to it! I was pregnant too and bloody exhausted but was worth it in the long run and she's never tried to take the baby's.

DonutWorryBeHappy · 06/05/2018 07:38

Throw it in the bin in front of her. It's pretty final. We did this at around your daughter's age and it was fine.

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DollyLlama · 06/05/2018 07:40

Had about 5* sorry typos!

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Tinks15 · 06/05/2018 07:48

Hopefully only a few nights then.

About a month ago she used to have it in the day time on occasions too but we put a stop to that so that dummy got taken away by the dummy fairy. This then just left her 'night time dummy' so we talked about the dummy fairy coming & taking it away for a new little baby etc, dummy fairy left a pressie this morning so she's happy right now her tiredness/grumpiness will kick in later I'm sure. I can't wait! Haha.

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LokiBear · 06/05/2018 08:01

Get a couple of cheap gifts (stickers, little toys etc) and leave them for her to fine in the morning with a thank you note from the dummy fairy. The thought of getting a surprise will encourage a excitement at night.

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