Binky Baby

Margot is a binky kid. 

She was given one on the first night of her life, and every night since. She calls it a Doot-doos; and it has been her constant companion. She has never slept without it.

Until now.

A few months ago, Margot's pediatrician told me that the binky was stunting her speech and could harm her teeth, and that it had to go. 

We cut back, and got it to where she only used the bink at naptime and bedtime. But she constantly asked for and snuck binkies throughout the day.

I was very worried about finally kicking the habit. I have been putting it off for weeks.

But, the other day, I swallowed my fear, and Margot threw away her Doot-doos.

We talked about how binkies are for babies, and Margot is a big girl now. So she willingly, although tearfully, threw them all away. I think it helped that I told her that if she gives up her binkies, she can pick a toy to get. She chose an Elsa barbie, from Frozen.

It has gone surprisingly well! She has asked for her bink several times, but when I reminded her that they were all gone, she was ok. She hasn't thrown any fits, or screamed all night long, as I suspected she might.

She has a bit of a hard time sleeping; she has never slept without it, so she doesn't really know how to soothe herself. So I have had to lay down in bed with her a few times until she fell asleep, but after that she sleeps all night with no problems!

But last night and tonight, she fell asleep on her own! And tonight, as we were getting ready for bed, she turned to me and said "No doot-doos, all done!" 

By George, I think she's got it!

Now the real problem begins: Where to find an Elsa barbie? They are literally sold out everywhere! If you see one, let me know!