A pacifier is deeply soothing, so before you say goodbye to it, teach your child self-soothing strategies like deep breathing or using a mantra.

Next, introduce….the paci fairy. (think tooth fairy for pacifiers). The paci fry collects soothers and leaves a present in exchange.

Introduce the pacifier fairy by explaining, “Hey, did you know that when you leave your pacifier out for the paci fry, she comes and takes the pacu BUT leaves you a surprise in exchange? What do you think the Paci fairy is going to leave you?”

Next, pick a date together with your child for the paci fairy to come.

TIP: don’t tell your child the fairy is going to give the pacis to another child. Also, avoid saying “Now that you’re a big kid, you don’t need the pacifiers.”

During the night, replace the pacifier with a present from the Paci fairy.

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