Thank you, jamaicam! Congrats to Aiden on being such a big boy and kicking the habit!
I really want to help V get off the sucking too but it's hard to get the motivation to really give it a go. Maybe we'll try this fall using this method. Or maybe I should wait until she's a little older?! I don't know! These tips are super helpful though. Thank you for sharing them!
I sucked my 2 fingers until I was 7. I can't imagine any of that working for me but I was obsessed with them, stubborn, ans resistant to any and all change. I only stopped becuase I was going to sleep away camp and didn't want to look like a baby in front of everyone.
Thanks! This sounds pretty similar to the program we will be starting. I feel like this is a very influential age so I'm hoping it works. She had me ask her if she is ready to quit and she said no but I asked her if she would like to try and she said yes. She might also be motivated by games and prizes. Lol Did you have to lay with him for his first nap and night of sleep? She is suggesting that for us. That is the only thing I worry about. I dont need to start that habit. Does he still need his distraction toys while watching TV and in the car?
I sucked my 2 fingers until I was 7. I can't imagine any of that working for me but I was obsessed with them, stubborn, ans resistant to any and all change. I only stopped becuase I was going to sleep away camp and didn't want to look like a baby in front of everyone.
Haha same. Only I sucked my index finger till I was 8. I wish my parents would have been more creative in trying to get me off it. All they did was take away my lovey blanket thinking I wouldn't do it without it? They were wrong.
Okay, ladies. I am motivated by you and starting to take the first steps! We have already cut out sucking in public and only allow it at home, in the car and during nap at school. Today we decided we'll start working on cutting it out from the car. We made a star chart and had a talk where I got her to buy into the idea and pumped her up about being a big girl. If this works, we'll try cutting it out at home too, except in bed. Ahhh (sucking) fingers crossed! Lol.