What Is an Alternative for Pacifier?
The most common thing you can use as an alternative to a pacifier is a soother. Soothers are used by mothers who breastfeed their children. Soothers look like a pacifier but are made of softer, flexible material and come with holes on the side to prevent the child from sucking on them.

How can I soothe my toddler without a pacifier?

Kick the Pacifier Habit with 5 Easy Tips

  1. Go Cold Turkey. ...
  2. Try Weaning Your Child Off a Pacifier if Cold Turkey Isn't Your Thing. ...
  3. Exchange the Pacifier for Something New. ...
  4. Tell a Story or Read a Book Designed to Wean Kids off Pacifiers. ...
  5. Remove Pacifiers from Your Home and Car So That You Aren't Tempted.

How do I get my baby to sleep without a pacifier?

Tips on Weaning From the Dummy

  1. Take away the pacifier on a night after a great day of naps.
  2. Put her in her cot (or crib) without her dummy at all.
  3. Stay with her and offer physical and verbal reassurance until she's asleep.
  4. Slowly move out of the room over the course of a few days.
Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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