Getting rid of the soother

My little one is now ten months old and I want to rid her of her soother.
She mainly uses it to get to sleep and the very odd time during the day.
With eight teeth, I am getting concerned that the soother will start
effecting her teeth. Any suggestions?

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..oO rach Oo.

..oO rach Oo. wrote:
My little one is now ten months old and I want to rid her of her soother.
She mainly uses it to get to sleep and the very odd time during the day.
With eight teeth, I am getting concerned that the soother will start
effecting her teeth. Any suggestions?

Personally, I wouldn't worry all that much, especially
since she's not using it that much. There isn't any way to
really make it easy--you pretty much just have to go cold
turkey and get through it. There are some things that can
make it a bit easier, though:

1) Pick your time. Try not to do it at a time when
she's particularly needy.
2) Don't yank it without helping her develop some other
coping mechanisms. Does she have a blanky or other
way of soothing herself? If not, try to help her
establish something before you pull the soother.

You've got some time to plan a transition. While it
is possible for it to affect her teeth, they're so
malleable at this state that they just go back to
where they should once she's not using it (unless it
goes on for a long time).

Best wishes,
Ericka