Dummy Nightmare

Children use their dummies for comfort, like other kids would use their blanky, or teddy, it helps them to calm down when they are tired. Getting rid of it can be very traumatic for both mother and toddler. All kids like to become big and strong, like their fathers, their older siblings etc. Use this to your advantage, and tell them that big boys/girls do not need their dummy anymore. He might just decide to give it up himself. You can also confine the use of the dummy to the bed only. But as soon as they get out of their crib/bed, the dummy should stay behind. You could also go cold turkey ( if you have the nerves for that ) and just remove the dummy. You will have a couple of bad nights, but then it will all be over.