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Cut it out, So She Won't Pout. Snip a hole in the tip of the binky and then let her suck on it as much as she wants. The novelty will quickly wear off as she finds she can't satisfactorily suck the binky anymore; but doing it in this fashion prevents her from thinking of you as the bad guy. A Sticker Works Quicker: Let your child "earn" stickers for each time he doesn't take his binky out of the crib or bed. Stickers work especially well at the end of breaking a habit to get your child over the hump.
If your child knows the binky is gone forever and there are no others stashed away nearby, she will manage to cope with the loss. However, if she knows there is another binky still in the house she will cajole and cry until you cave. Wave Bye Bye Binky : Explain to your toddler that binkies are for babies. Create a special ceremony where you both say goodbye to the binky, and replace it with a specially chosen toy such as a coveted stuffed animal or doll. Q : Is there something fun I can do with my teenagers this summer to keep them close to home and out of trouble?
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