Getting Rid of the Pacifier

Paci, binky, plug, nuk, and pappy are all ways to name a pacifier. No matter what you call it, getting rid of it can be a daunting task. For Misses, the pappy was her security item. She never had a special blanket or toy that she loved as much as her pappy. Not to mention, she has lived in four places, and she just turned four years old. Her pappy was there through it all bringing comfort.
We tried many times to get rid of her pappy, but nothing worked. Finally, on her fourth birthday we were able to be rid of it for good. This is how we made that happen with very few tears and not a single sleepless night.

1. At two years of age, the pappy was only allowed in her bedroom.
2. We set a date of disposal.
3. We used the pappy fairy as our means of disposal.
4. One year prior to the disposal date, we began talking about
    why the pappy fairy needed her pappies.
5. We contiued to talk about when the pappy fairy would come
    and why she needed the pappies.
6. On the disposal day, the pappy fairy left a personal message
    thanking Misses for her pappies.
7. The pappy is no longer needed!

I know four years old may sound like a long time for a child to have a pacifier, but every home and child is different. Some children throw it away on their own. Others lose it and are fine. Some kids replace it with something else. In my opinion, it doesn't matter how the child gives it up as long as the process is peaceful, supportive, and works for the home they live in. This process worked for us. Maybe something like this will work for you too. Good luck!