We have almost survived our first 24 hours without a Binky! (We started last night.) And by survived, I mean barely! There have been tears and tantrums and a serious lack of sleep (by both mom and Harrison). Why, oh why, did I wait this long? Because it's always easier not to do it. But we are. He hates me a little bit, but I can handle that too. It's the refusal to sleep that is making me crazy! So if anyone who has done this has advice, I am all ears!
**Side note: I still prefer a Binky to the thumb!!! Jackson sucks his raw and I swear it's pulling his teeth forward! How the crap do I take that away??? Sigh. One battle at a time.
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Yikes. We did this with Lexi and all I can say is, Good Luck! And don't give in. Be strong. As for the thumb sucking, I hear there is some nail polish type of stuff that you get at a health food store that taste really bitter and yucky that is suppose to help. I haven't had a problem with it but I would guess that since your not taking anything away, he shouldn't fight as bad! We are taking away Ty's beloved sippy cups (seriously as bad the binky) on Saturday. Oy vey. Wish me luck too....
Jennie, I have heard of that nasty nail polish also! Give it a try! And good luck with Harrison. Grady wasn't TOO bad. Maybe a day or two and then he forgot all about them!
Benedryl. That's all I have to say about the no sleep. And not for you, for HIM. (lol) The nail polish stuff did not work on Jake. But, Tobasco (sp) sauce did! I know mean, but he wouldn't suck it off. Just a thought. :)
We start out just having the binky at naps and bedtime. I'm ok with that for a while. Of course Ryker was so sick two weeks ago that we are trying to get back to just a sleeping binky. Good luck!!
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