The sucking reflex is initially developed in newborn children; this is a kind of physiological need for the baby. A dummy for a certain period of time becomes a reliable companion and assistant for parents, as it helps the child to fall asleep. But sooner or later there comes a time when the baby needs to be weaned from this subject, but this must be done in such a way that parting with the dummy does not cause psychological trauma to the child.
Instructions
Step 1
With breastfeeding, it is much easier to wean the baby from the pacifier, since the sucking reflex is completely satisfied. Bottle-fed babies need to suck on a pacifier. They simply do not have enough time to satisfy the reflex, which he spends on sucking the mixture from the bottle. Therefore, children begin to be capricious and cry. If the baby is not given a pacifier, he can replace it with a finger or a cam. Dentists recommend weaning the baby off the nipple as early as possible to avoid the risk of developing bite pathology.
Step 2
Between four and six months of age, this is the time when the baby shows the first signs of readiness to give up the pacifier. According to the opinion of modern pediatricians and dentists, it is necessary to wean from a pacifier by six months. If the baby can safely fall asleep during motion sickness without a nipple, does not require a pacifier until it appears in his field of vision, remove it as far as possible. The child will gradually forget about the dummy, the main thing is to keep him occupied with interesting games and activities. Before going to bed, sing a lullaby to the baby, tell an interesting fairy tale, rock. Just be patient. Very often, parents simply do not have the patience for a long procedure, so it is easier for them to give a pacifier.
Step 3
For a child after a year, a nipple is not just an object for sucking, but a favorite toy and a reliable friend. The kid is already so used to the dummy that it will be difficult for him to refuse it. It is only with her that the child has a reflex to fall asleep, and it is difficult for him to understand why his mother always gave a pacifier, and now she began to remove it. In this case, you should rely only on yourself and your baby. If you see that he is not ready to part with the dummy, wait a little. Catch the moment when the baby is ready to part with the nipple. Offer to share the pacifier with birds or animals during the walk, if the baby is ready to refuse the pacifier - he will agree to your terms. If you abruptly pick up the pacifier, then you can form nervousness in the baby, poor sleep and resentment towards you.
Step 4
Here are some tips to help you wean off the nipple more easily. At six to nine months of age, give your baby only drinking from a sippy cup or cup, and remove all bottles. Do not show your baby a dummy or give until he asks for it. Keep him busy with interesting games, develop hand motor skills, draw, distract.
Step 5
If children after two years of age cannot wean themselves from a pacifier, special psychological techniques should be applied. Put aside all your affairs for a while and give your child as much attention as possible, because a dummy at this age is a way to suck in boredom, loneliness and stress. Try to negotiate with your baby, offer to fulfill his most cherished dream in exchange for a dummy. Tell him about the magic fairy who takes the pacifier and leaves an interesting toy in return. Gradually cut small pieces from the pacifier, telling the child that the animals are taking them away for their children. Usually, children quickly part with the leftover nipples and no longer require it. In no case do not scold or shout at the child for sucking a pacifier, do not frighten with diseases and various troubles, do not tease and do not let others do it.
