re: HELP FROM EXPERIENCED MOMS PLEASE!!!!

Quoting 10yearwait:" Yes, that's what I'm here to get… confirmation from experienced moms. I'm not saying I won't give it ... [snip!] ... sense why I should give it to her if she cries more than before ever giving it to her. Again, thanks for everyone's opinions."

You are really thick headed... and dont understand, she is 2 MONTHS OLD.. not 2 YEARS OLD.  

I just spoke to my pediatrician. She said this is not uncommon, and some parents do take away the paci at this point (depending on situation bc each child is different).

After gathering all info (you guys, research, Dr, family), I've decided to give it back to her but limit her to usage (nap and bed time only). I won't be giving it to her during the day while she's up for play so she don't become so dependent on it.

Thanks again ladies. Whether you were rude or nice, I really do appreciate you taking your time to help me. God bless.

Pacifiers actually reduce the risk of SIDS as well... please just give your baby her pacifier.

Quoting 10yearwait:" I just spoke to my pediatrician. She said this is not uncommon, and some parents do take away the paci ... [snip!] ... on it. Thanks again ladies. Whether you were rude or nice, I really do appreciate you taking your time to help me. God bless."

I would rather have a happy and non fussy baby, then one that cries to be self soothed. Remember that.

Quoting Just Ames:" Dude She could be crying over something entirely different  "

This is my thought exactly. It sounds like she's going through a growth spurt. Instead of a pacifier, try feeding her a couple extra ounces or letting her nurse.

I'm curious about something..why did you give your child a paci at one month in the first place? I mean my oldest got hers when she was in the hospital for the first night. I didn't have a problem with it or getting her off of it. But why wait till she is 1 and then a month later your not sure how to handle it..

Quoting March 2013:" I'm curious about something..why did you give your child a paci at one month in the first place? I mean ... [snip!] ... a problem with it or getting her off of it. But why wait till she is 1 and then a month later your not sure how to handle it.."

Because I was breastfeeding and was told not to give her a pacifier yet due to nipple confusion some babies might have where they won't eat. She's back on the pacifier but only at bedtime and naps now and that seems to help. I just keep her very occupied while she's wide awake. She's the type of baby who always needs to have interaction so it's a bit challenging but it's worth it bc her pediatrician said she's advanced for her age. : )

Quoting 10yearwait:" Because I was breastfeeding and was told not to give her a pacifier yet due to nipple confusion some ... [snip!] ... needs to have interaction so it's a bit challenging but it's worth it bc her pediatrician said she's advanced for her age. : )"

well being advanced for her age will help when its time to take her of completely. Im glad she is happier this way.   Its all about finding what works best for you and the baby.

Quoting March 2013:" well being advanced for her age will help when its time to take her of completely. Im glad she is happier this way.   Its all about finding what works best for you and the baby."

I totally agree. Thank you.

hmm cutting the tip, don't think I will be doing that. after all any damage to the teat and you are suppose to throw them out.

Quoting Just Ames:" Holy smurfing christ Give it back! When I was a "first time mom" with a newborn/infant I had enough brains ... [snip!] ... brains to know you don't try to wean them that early. Hell my THREE year old still sleeps with a paci. Smurf you are a piece."

She was just asking a question, no need for name calling.

Quoting 10yearwait:" Hi, I really need some first-hand experience advice instead of just statistics. This is my first child ... [snip!] ... slept through the night again since I took it away. I'm really stuck. Your opinion and experience is greatly appreciated. "

I'd just give it to her.
IMO, it would be better for her to get attached to a soother, then a thumb or fingers.
My daughter was seriously OBSESSED with her soother, around 16 months or so we cut her down to ONLY for nap and bed time, then around 18 months she stopped getting it for her nap then 20-21 months we took it away completely.

Quoting David Closs:" She was just asking a question, no need for name calling. "

ORLY? What did I call her exactly? A piece?

Get over it.

Quoting Just Ames:" ORLY? What did I call her exactly? A piece? Get over it."

u pretty much bashed her and called her smurfin stupid. I'm just saying, im sure she didn't get on here to be harassed. It's not your child, it's hers. If she wants to take it away she has the right to. She was just asking a question and half the ppl on here start bashing her. She didn't ask if we agreed, she asked for our opinions. A little support would be nice instead of being put down. Think how u would feel if u asked somethin on here and all u got was put dwn. wouldn't feel so great would it?

Quoting David Closs:" u pretty much bashed her and called her smurfin stupid. I'm just saying, im sure she didn't get on here ... [snip!] ... being put down. Think how u would feel if u asked somethin on here and all u got was put dwn. wouldn't feel so great would it?"

blah, blah blah...go save someone else.