Florrie the Dummy Fairy

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Norris says: ‘The main thinking about the plan I use is you need to be consistent and not give in. That’s why it’s best to throw all of the dummies away at the beginning so you’re not tempted!’ The dummy fairy collects dummys from toddlers all over the world and gives them to babies who need them (wink, wink). Read More: What parents need to do to reduce the risk of baby cot death, according to experts When to get rid of the dummy?

Have you heard of the Dummy Fairy? It might be a complete fairytale, but that’s the language of children, and it might do wonders! Suzy Standon, owner of We Made A Wish, talked to us about getting her little one to give up her dummy. Not only can your baby become dependable on the dummy as a soothing mechanism, but it can also affect growing teeth and stop their tongue from moving freely as they grow older. The dummy can also impend their ability to chatter as they’re starting to speak and slow down their speech development." Signs that indicate it might be time to take away the dummy Giving up the dummy can be difficult for a little one. Your Dummy Fairy set provides a sweet way for your child to gift their Dummy to the Fairyland babies and receive a reward in return. Need to wean your toddler from their beloved pacifier or dummy? Enter the dummy fairy! A magical fairy who takes your toddler’s dummy in the middle of the night and replaces it with a new special cuddly or toy.If your child has a sibling or one on the way, this can be a great way to facilitate the separation. You can explain that dummies are only for babies and that it would be very kind if your child could give their dummy to the new baby or a baby they know. Your child can then gift wrap the dummy and present it to the new baby. If you don’t have any younger babies in the house, ask a friend or speak to your child’s carer or nursery worker about the concept and how they could help you to achieve the goal. Father Christmas is coming! For babies that love their dummy, it brings them comfort, and it’s likely with that comfort they can soothe, calm and drift off to sleep. Fab! However… as they enter the deeper stages of sleep, their muscles relax and the dummy is likely to fall out. Ok, so, what does this mean in reality? Typically, one of two things will happen, they’ll stay asleep (amazing), or wake (not so amazing). If they wake, it may be either immediately or after their first sleep cycle. If the baby doesn’t notice, great! It’s likely to be a helpful sleep aid. However, if they wake either immediately or soon after it falls out then we need to rethink how ‘helpful’ it actually is. Make up a story that will encourage your older children to give up their dummy. For example, tell them that if they leave their dummy underneath their pillow overnight, just like with the Tooth Fairy, a present they’ve wanted for a long time will appear instead in the morning.

She’s learning ways in which to soothe herself and we’re no longer getting up what feels like 100 times a night to replace lost dummies. It was the right decision made easy by a visit to the dentist and knowing ourselves that it was just time. She seems happier as well in general (probably due to better sleep). It’s the end of another era in parenting this little one and on to the next chapter. Much to my personal dismay however, our children cannot stay babies forever. So the time may have come for the dummy to go. As that terrible day dawns, we set to wondering how we can perform this vanishing spell without breaking our little ones heart? Enter the Dummy Fairy Below are a list of ideas that can help you to wean your baby or toddler off the dummy and move towards independent living. You may also want to do a simple swap where you ask your child to pop all their dummies into a box, you then take that box and exchange it for a toy or gift of their choice. This set has been designed to fit neatly into the story of the disappearing Dummies of Fairyland. It’s a wonderful tale created by The Fairy Nice Trading Company.If the dummy is causing problems, such as damaging your baby’s gum, you can replace it with another object that will serve as a soother but won’t cause damage. Try offering a soft blanket or a stuffed animal that your baby can cuddle instead of their dummy. These newborn essentials will provide them a much-needed soothing and comfort to aid the process.

Sometimes children decide to give up their dummies by themselves. Most often, parents are the ones who decide it’s time to give it up. As a parent, you know your child best. You’re the best one to decide whether your child is ready to move on from the dummy. Try not to feel rushed or pressured by the reactions of family, other children or even strangers. The Dummy Fairy will be simply thrilled with the wonderful gifts your child has left for her. Like all good Fairies, she is sure to remember her manners and leave your little one something in return.Leave your collection of dummies outside the Fairy Door for your Fairy Friend to come and collect. If your child is old enough, they might want to also leave a little note or picture for the Baby Fairies. Alternatively, ask them to whisper a message to the Fairy Door. Step four: A letter and a thank you gift

The dummy fairy or dummy superhero is a really helpful strategy for children aged 2 and above. Make sure your child can understand the concept of rewards and has started to develop a better self-regulation of emotions. For some children, this may develop closer to 2.5-3 years. If using the dummy fairy or superhero approach then you can sprinkle some fairy or superhero dust around the base of the tree and leave a gift in return for the child to play with. Your child may need support for a few days, but keep reinforcing the positives, how proud you are, how nice the toy is they have in return, and that they’re such a big boy or girl. If they get really upset and keep asking for their dummy, respond with a simple ‘dummy’s all gone’ phrase (on repeat if need be) and use your best distraction techniques! As with all the techniques, build up to a point where you have told your baby or child that the dummy fairy will be visiting. A week should be enough time to send them the message that the dummy will soon be gone but that the really exciting bit is still to come.

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A few days before removal day, start telling your child that soon they will have to say bye-bye to their dummy. Then it won’t come as a big surprise. Let them know their favourite superhero or dummy fairy thinks they’re such a big girl/boy they don’t need it anymore and they’re getting something much better in return.