2.5 years old - getting rid of dummy advice

[EllaWt]

Hello
We have a boisterous, super active 2.5 year old daughter. She is the most amazing sleeper and is generally really great except that she has so so much energy. She runs around non stop. We find it difficult to sit through age appropriate activities like music class or dance class etc.
I have to admit we have more often than not relied on the dummy to keep her quiet but now she is so addicted.
We dont mind keep it at night but we would like to get rid of it during the day but its proven impossible. We get the mother of all tantrums each time . So long and bad we have had to leave the class / park etc,
Any advice on how we can get rid of the dummy?

I'd get rid completely at that age so it doesn't get confusing. I thought it would be awful with my DD (she was almost 3) but we happened to be in a fairy wood where they have dummies left there and I floated the idea of giving the dummies to the fairies and they'd bring her a present in return. Mentioned it a couple of times and she said she wanted to do it. She slept fine (has always been a bad sleeper so I was very worried) and hasn't been bothered since (6 months ago now). I was honestly so surprised that she was fine - the present was what swung it plus a thank you note from the fairies in tiny handwriting

That said we'd cut out day use of the dummy before she was 1 and only had it for sleep so maybe make sure there's a loved soft toy around day and night to give her comfort!

Is it affecting her teeth or speech? I honestly don't think it's a concern at her age yet, she'll not go to school with it. My now 7 year old had one until 3 in the day and 5 at night and it hasn't impacted her thankfully and allowed her to handle stresses as she grew up

I did it with both of mine on the night after their third birthdays. Complete cold Turkey and they each had a gift that they wanted and chose. Paw patrol big truck/ Ben and Holly castle so big gifts. Had a few tears but that was it. Chucked all of the dummies away and never had it again. Maybe wait till she is three as she will have a bit more understanding that she is swapping it for
a toy.

@AmySma11 no not at all she is thriving but the dentist is giving us a really hard time

@boomboom109283 that's a great idea! You just threw them all?

Yes!! That night into the dustbin and pressie was there when they woke up. Much easier both times than I expected but I think it's either do it early score they are one or wait till they understand what the sacrifice means I.e wait till she is three when she can choose a gift and know it means by by dummy.