I Have Another Middle of the Night Problem...

See, me, I would just have the binky fairy return one. Only one - and tell her that the fairy says when that one wears out, binkys are gone for good.

I know, for many, 25 months seems old for a binky, but, gosh, why make her suffer, and in turn, make yourself suffer.

I let my son wean himself from them. As they got old and needed to be thrown away I just did not replace them. When he got down to having just one, he knew that when that one was done, and, pacis (as we called them), were over. He got to the point where he would just hold it in his hand as he fell asleep at night. Also, he was not allowed to carry it around the house, or take it out of the house, it stayed in his room. He was more than willing to follow those rules for fear the last, precious, paci would find its way into the trash. He was closer to 3 when that last one went to the great paci heaven in the land fill.

He is almost 15 now, and has not suffered any irreparable damage from holding on to that paci. :)

Good Luck
God Bless

I disagree with the binky fairy bringing one back. Have you tried not giving in to her demands that you sit with her while she falls asleep at bedtime?
If she can get that down, the middle of the night wakings should disappear in short order as well.

You might have to do a modified routine, where you sit with her in a chair next to her bed. Then move the chair a few feet. Then a few more feet after a couple of nights. Then a few more nights and a few more feet, etc.
Eventually she will be able to fall asleep without you there, and then the nighttime should work the same way.
But, consider our story...
My daughter gave up her paci's on her 2nd birthday. She traded them for a few toys from the bakery. She knew they were gone and comforted herself by reminding herself that she had new Pooh and Dora toys, lol. She said to me while rocking in the rocker looking at bedtime stories.."I gave my paci's to that lady? " And I'd tell her "Yes, that's right! and remember what you got?" And she'd say "Dora! and Pooh toys!" And smile... and then go right back to reading the story. She only did that for maybe 2 nights, and then she was past it.

So, I guess my question should be: What did the binky fairy bring your daughter? Many people have the fairy leave a new doll or something for their child to cherish and hold and use for comfort. Have you considered letting the binky fairy bring her a brand new doll with a note that she was searching for the perfect baby doll to give her, and sorry it took so long to find just the right one.. ?

None of my kids ever had a binky so I can't give you any firsthand advice. I do have several friends though that traded the binky for a snuggly. and never had a problem with their kids sleeping at night. So if you haven't already I would recommend letting her pick out a plush toy or baby-doll to snuggle with when she goes to bed. Kids need to feel that sense of security and when you take that away (even if she did agree with it) it creates a void that needs to be filled. Currently you are filling it . Also you might try spritzing the toy with a natural lavender spray since lavender has soothing/relaxing properties to it. Do not use artificially scented product....It does not work like the natural stuff does.

You have two choices the way I see it. Either she gets a night time binky, or you take that few minutes to comfort her when she wakes. I think it was easier for me to let my toddlers wander into my room and hop in bed with us when they were that age. I miss that snuggle, and loved it back then. If they know it's okay to come get in bed with mommy it gives them a secure feeling. Some nights they sleep all night in their own bed, but if they woke up it was okay to wander into mom and dads room and fall back asleep. That way everyone gets their rest.