Transitioning my Toddler off the Binky

River is 18 months old, and I finally took him off of his binky. I knew it was time because of a few reasons: 1. It was starting to mess up his teeth. I know studies have shown that kids can have it up to 4 years old without causing permanent damage, but it wasn't something that I wanted to risk. 2. It was causing delays in his speech. Since he had his binky in his mouth all the time, he wouldn't communicate with words. Instead he was using just actions and whines. 3. It was making his tantrums so much worse. Every time that he would feel upset, or angry, or frustrated, instead of addressing the root of the problem, he would just go straight to the binky. And It was making it very difficult for me to work with him through the tantrums. So I made my plan for how I was going to handle the transition, and we went for it! It was tough In the moment, but now that we have all adjusted, we are all so much better and happier without it!! What You’ll See in This Video: Day 1:Prepping and the First Night – I talked River through the process of throwing away his binky and introduced a new bedtime to make the change exciting rather than daunting. Day 2:The First Naptime 🌙 – This was the hardest day on him but love and consistency got us through it. -Day 3: A New Normal 🛏️ – His adjustment is complete and he's sleeping soundlessly through the nights! Throughout the video, I provide some tips, personal insights. and real-life moments from our journey. If you’re a parent wanting to transition your toddler from a crip to a bed, or even transitioning from co sleeping to a bed, or if you just enjoy following along with our family’s adventures, this video is for you! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more family-friendly content and helpful parenting tips! 💖✨ 👉 *Watch Now* and join us on this exciting new chapter! --- *Timestamps:* 0:00 – Introduction 2:05 – Prepping Him 11:28 – Day 1 Bedtime 15:03 – Day 2 Naptime 18:20 – Day 2 Bedtime 20:23 – Day 3 Naptime 21:43 – Day 3 Bedtime 22:25 – Key Takeaways Thanks for watching! 💕 Follow Us for More: Instagram:   / livjowen   TikTok:   / livjowen   🎵 #gentleparenting #familyvlogger #familyvlog #familyvlogs #momlife #momtips #parenting #parentingtoddlers #parentingtips #bedtimeroutine #toddlers #toddlerlearning #toddlerlife #toddlermom