She’s learning ways in which to soothe herself and we’re no longer getting up what feels like 100 times a night to replace lost dummies. It was the right decision made easy by a visit to the dentist and knowing ourselves that it was just time. She seems happier as well in general (probably due to better sleep). It’s the end of another era in parenting this little one and on to the next chapter. To explore the imaginary world and the benefits that fantasy offers to young developing minds, you can choose to also put up a fairy door to give the Dummy Fairy a way to enter your child's room. Our fairy doors are a beautiful room decor which can then continue bringing smiles year round. Why It’s So Important To Teach Your Baby Good Sleeping Habits How to remove the dummy from a baby 6 months plus Your child may need some extra support to make this transition. Extra hugs with you are likely to be needed and it can be helpful to introduce a nice new cuddly toy that the child can then gain extra comfort from cuddling.’ More than that, it has been designed to add the final magical touches to our Dummy Fairy adventure with printable Fairy Letters. It will turn this little milestone into a truly magical adventure. This is what’s in your Dummy Fairy Set

Give your toddler a heads up. Let them know the Dummy Fairy will be coming soon to take their dummy because they are a 'big kid' and won’t need it any longer.Start off by explaining to your child that there is no longer a need for a dummy and the dummy fairy, or favourite character will be collecting it and taking it to a magical place where baby fairies or animals are in need. You can make this process as fun and exciting as you like. Together with your little one, take a little basket or gift bag on a treasure hunt around the home. Collect up all the soothers you can find. Practice your counting as you go. The Dummy Fairy will be simply thrilled with the wonderful gifts your child has left for her. Like all good Fairies, she is sure to remember her manners and leave your little one something in return. The poster and newspaper in this set help bring the story right into your own home. Then you can use your hamper to exchange the Dummies for sweet gifts of thanks from the Fairies, including the sparkling pot of Fairy Dust. And where do you find this story and printable letters?

The most important thing during this whole process is your child’s happiness. If a visit from the Dummy Fairy results in heart-breaking sobs and sleepless nights, then perhaps she needs to take a more gentle approach. Dummy Fairy Daycare If your child has a sibling or one on the way, this can be a great way to facilitate the separation. You can explain that dummies are only for babies and that it would be very kind if your child could give their dummy to the new baby or a baby they know. Your child can then gift wrap the dummy and present it to the new baby. If you don’t have any younger babies in the house, ask a friend or speak to your child’s carer or nursery worker about the concept and how they could help you to achieve the goal. Father Christmas is coming! A few days before removal day, start telling your child that soon they will have to say bye-bye to their dummy. Then it won’t come as a big surprise. Let them know their favourite superhero or dummy fairy thinks they’re such a big girl/boy they don’t need it anymore and they’re getting something much better in return. Parents may find it challenging to get rid of the dummy, especially if their baby is dependent on it to fall asleep or stop crying. However, baby brand Nuby has shared some tips to make the transition smoother.

A last note from ‘Elf and Safety

Much to my personal dismay however, our children cannot stay babies forever. So the time may have come for the dummy to go. As that terrible day dawns, we set to wondering how we can perform this vanishing spell without breaking our little ones heart? Enter the Dummy Fairy Below are a list of ideas that can help you to wean your baby or toddler off the dummy and move towards independent living. You may also want to do a simple swap where you ask your child to pop all their dummies into a box, you then take that box and exchange it for a toy or gift of their choice. I also have a gift for you. Further on in this blog you will find a FREE printable Dummy Fairy letter and certificate. Just my little contribution toward your enchanting childhood memories.