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Apr 30, 2018 22:41:58 GMT -6
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Post by katietopaz on Apr 30, 2018 22:41:58 GMT -6
I’m sure some of this is the sleep deprivation haze talking. I think this baby is quickly turning into a pacifier baby, and this is new territory for me - DS1 was never really interested after he was a few weeks old. But this baby did that stereotypical nightmare scenario during a catnap earlier where he woke up every time it fell out, which was about every minute.
So...how can I avoid this turning into a sleep association hell? I don’t necessarily want to take it away entirely because it’s giving my boobs a break. But I can’t play the game where I’m popping it back in all night.
Share tips and tricks, please??
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Apr 30, 2018 22:52:26 GMT -6
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Post by auri on Apr 30, 2018 22:52:26 GMT -6
Could you try the wabbanub or whatever they are called pacifiers? It’s a pacifier with a little animal toy attached. I think it’s supposed to be easier for them to put it back in their mouth by theirselves. I’m not sure if that would stop the screaming when it comes out though...neither of my kids seem to care if it falls out when they are asleep.
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Post by alwayscheese on Apr 30, 2018 23:40:13 GMT -6
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May 1, 2018 6:06:11 GMT -6
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Post by cornpop on May 1, 2018 6:06:11 GMT -6
Once they start sucking on it, pull it out a bit. They start sucking harder. But at this age, it's still going to fall out. Usually I give it back 2-3 times and then Elle tends to fall asleep and not notice if it falls out.
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May 1, 2018 6:07:04 GMT -6
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Post by cornpop on May 1, 2018 6:07:04 GMT -6
Also, some babies have pacifier preferences.
With both kids i tried 3-4 types and the only one they would take were the Mam ones.
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May 1, 2018 6:16:33 GMT -6
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Post by mattsgirl2004 on May 1, 2018 6:16:33 GMT -6
All 3 of my younger kids had/have a wubanub. The animal part lays on their chest while they suck in the pacifier part. For us, the wubanub has worked great at helping keeping the pacifier in and/or from falling.
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Post by dizzycooks on May 1, 2018 7:53:11 GMT -6
Pretty sure my kid needs a boob to sleep. Probably creating an association I will need to break. Maybe I should introduce a paci? My other kids never used one, they sucked various fingers. I’d like this kid to find his fingers stat.
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Post by sunshinedaisies on May 1, 2018 9:50:25 GMT -6
Also, some babies have pacifier preferences. With both kids i tried 3-4 types and the only one they would take were the Mam ones. This exactly. Mine have a strong preference for the mam ones. Different brands have different shapes and one may be easier for your LO to get and keep a good suction. The mam ones are the only ones both of my kids could keep in. The rest fall out. As for what to do when it falls out, with DS1, we had the same thing where if it fell out he’d be upset. I’d just put it back a few times but once he was in a deep sleep it was fine. As your LO gets older he will get better at keeping it in and it happens less. Some tips for getting a good suction: I agree about pulling it slightly out, they will create a stronger suction to keep it in and usually it’s fine from there. I also try wiggling it around and tapping it slightly to encourage them to start sucking.
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May 1, 2018 17:04:00 GMT -6
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Post by katietopaz on May 1, 2018 17:04:00 GMT -6
Thanks for the tips and suggestions! We tried the Wubbanub first because I like that the animal helps sort of hold it nearby and in place, but he just wasn’t a fan. The Mam has been a huge hit, though. Funny how many babies here are all about that particular pacifier.
Fortunately he doesn’t seem to need it for night sleep or all naps, but I wouldn’t be surprised if he started wanting it more often.
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Post by dizzycooks on May 2, 2018 18:40:18 GMT -6
Thanks for the tips and suggestions! We tried the Wubbanub first because I like that the animal helps sort of hold it nearby and in place, but he just wasn’t a fan. The Mam has been a huge hit, though. Funny how many babies here are all about that particular pacifier. Fortunately he doesn’t seem to need it for night sleep or all naps, but I wouldn’t be surprised if he started wanting it more often. I just came back to post this exact thing. Wubbanub is adorable, but not preferred. Mam is a huge hit. Who knew??
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May 2, 2018 19:12:29 GMT -6
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Post by Leaf 🌱 on May 2, 2018 19:12:29 GMT -6
Thanks for the tips and suggestions! We tried the Wubbanub first because I like that the animal helps sort of hold it nearby and in place, but he just wasn’t a fan. The Mam has been a huge hit, though. Funny how many babies here are all about that particular pacifier. Fortunately he doesn’t seem to need it for night sleep or all naps, but I wouldn’t be surprised if he started wanting it more often. I just came back to post this exact thing. Wubbanub is adorable, but not preferred. Mam is a huge hit. Who knew?? I think Dr. Brown makes a version of the wubanub and the animal detachable with a snap. DD1 hates the Dr Brown paci so I cliped it to one she liked. Maybe you can do the same with the mam and have the benefits of a wubanub?
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May 2, 2018 21:09:35 GMT -6
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Post by cp3 on May 2, 2018 21:09:35 GMT -6
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