Weaning the paci

My almost 2 year old still uses her pacifier to go to bed and occasionally during the day. Her father wants to wean her off the pacifier now since I have some time off from nursing school. What are the best ways to slowly wean her off the paci? Is there a kit or something for it? What has worked for y’all? I don’t want to do cold turkey because she won’t even nap without one. Any ideas or tips would be greatly appreciated!

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I’m in the same boat I’ll let you know if I find something helpful for my little one.

Girl same

Same boat with our son - open to any tips!

Their is a kit by Frida mom,
I slowly weaned (3.5)by only do it bed and naps then just took it. Sometimes you can swap it for a teether for teething moments. Just drop it during then day then if you can get her to fall asleep without it just continue.
It’s not safe to cut it. You can try a bear to put it in.

Girl same.

Just wanted to say same here! Trying to figure out if I potty train first or paci wean because they’ll both be rough I’m sure😅

Is there a blankie she's attached to? My little guy is almost 21 months and his main baby blanket that is thick and soft soothes him and he likes to chew it. Also my own smaller blanket I sleep with daily that has my scent on it soothes him as well.

We took it away at around 18 months. It was a rough two days but after that he was okay. A lot of comforting and back rubs. I think it was harder on us than our son

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