When Should I Wean My Child From Sucking On a Pacifier
Pacifiers are a common tool that are used to help your baby and toddler get to sleep and sooth themselves when they are upset. Pacifiers can also help your baby to transition during new activities or help reduce stress. There are a variety of pacifiers to choose from, and your baby may even have a preference, but when it comes time to wean them from the pacifier, this can become a battle of a lifetime. So when should you wean your child off of a pacifier? If your child is stepping into toddlerhood and is beginning to struggle with speech and language it is important to begin the process of weaning your child from the pacifier. In order for your child to be able to say certain sounds, it is important they are able to place their tongue up against their teeth in certain positions. Sucking on a pacifier can move teeth from the normal position and push them out further. Once your child’s first tooth has erupted, you may want to begin the process of moving them from...