The dummy has been a good friend to your child. It has helped them settle, fall asleep and cope with big moments. So when it is time to say goodbye, it deserves more than cold turkey and a few hard nights of guesswork.

This guide gives you a clear, gentle plan that respects how much your child loves their dummy, while helping them let go of it with confidence. Your child is involved in every step, has something comforting to hold on to, and has you right beside them throughout.

Inside, I share the exact approach I use with families in my practice: shrinking the dummy’s world first, preparing your toddler with my PREP framework, and building a bridge from what was to what is, so your child is never left with nothing.

What’s inside

▪️ When the time is right, and the life events that mean you should wait ▪️ Why we say goodbye by age three, explained honestly and in plain language ▪️ How to gently reduce dummy use before it goes, in two simple stages ▪️ Building the bridge: choosing and introducing a comfort friend ▪️ Extra support for little ones who love to suck and chew, including mouth play ideas for the day and the bedtime routine ▪️ PREP: Plan, Reveal, Explain, Put into practice, so your toddler knows what is coming and has a job to do ▪️ The Dummy Fairy and other ways to say goodbye, with a step by step plan for Dummy Day ▪️ The first night: what you may see, how to comfort in place of the dummy, and what to say ▪️ Cot or bed: how the approach changes, with printable sleep rules ▪️ Naps, big feelings, and a realistic timeline for how long the adjustment lasts ▪️ Answers to the questions parents ask most

Who it’s for Parents of toddlers aged two and a half and older who are ready to say goodbye to the dummy, and want to do it in a way that feels kind, calm and connected.

Format 46 page downloadable PDF ebook. Read it on your phone, tablet or computer, or print the pages you need.