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I'm with you. My daughter does that and she's 2.5. I have no idea how to wean. If the dentist doesn't say anything then I probably won't haha. I feel like weaning from a paci is so much easier cuz you can cut the tip or something like that. If you figure something out let me know!

Following! I have the same problem with my just turned 3 year old I have tried telling her not to bite baby, it hurts him... if she's in a playful mood she will stop and hug him instead, but if she's sleepy or upset I don't have the heart to make her stop. We just switched to a new daycare and the teacher is a little grossed out by it, I think, which is a good thing..!! haha. It looks like she keeps it away from her all day which is good.

Argh! I could have written this post!

LO is 3.5 years old now, and STILL suck on his lovey! Now it gets so gross to a point that he wants a "wet blankie" instead of a dry one because somehow the wet blankie soaked with his saliva brought him comfort or something Sighhhh

At school they somehow was able to wean it but at home he just wouldn't go to sleep without it. I tried to wean him when he turned 2 but I gave up. I attempted to take away for a few nights, it always ends very badly, he either woke up in the middle of the night crying while searching for his lovey, or he'd just throw a fit and won't be able to go to sleep.

I talked to our dentist, and they said while yes it is going to affect his teeth, they are more for whatever that can get them to sleep they are OK with it. They actually told me they'd be OK as long as he only sucks on it at night, not during daytime/naptime... but he does suck on it at naptime at home. Considering the fact that he goes to daycare 5 days a week, I kinda let it slide.

Then I talked to a friend and her husband is a psychologist. He said it is cheaper and easier to fix a teeth alignment problem, than a life-long bill of psychological treatments... because who knows this can create an effect and what not.

I am definitely following this discussion though!