weaning off of a dummy

[DaisyDoo]

how exactly do you do this with a baby? my other daughter was almost 3 when she gave hers to the fairys, but eva is only 4mths old so cant do that!
shes never been a great sleeper but shes even worse now shes reliant on a dummy, im up every time the thing falls put and quite frankly im knackered and had enough!
how did any of you manage it?

 

[MrsT2011]

I just went cold turkey at 6 months. Was never a problem as B didn't seem to miss it x

 

[l_maclean]

Before removing a dummy prior to 6months, consider that this can affect breathing and may possibly increase SIDS risk.

 

[Zazu]

Before removing a dummy prior to 6months, consider that this can affect breathing and may possibly increase SIDS risk.

I also read that once they have a dummy u shouldn't take it away in the early days as it increases the risk of SIDS x

 

[claire671]

When Michael was around 6 months I just stopped completely. He'd had a cold so was unable to use it anyway and took the opportunity to stop then. I know it sounds daft but I find classical music can be really soothing and works for my wee man now if he's particularly restless x

 

[megsmeadow]

We've only just got rid of the dummy on my ds third birthday so I'm afraid I can't help much. I can remember those chaotic moments of searching around a cot in the middle of the night trying to find the dummy. I'd say cold turkey when they are so young but leave it until the SIDS risk drops. Good luck!!