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How to Wean Your Toddler Off Their Pacifier Photo: Nor Gal (Shutterstock) The pacifier can be a wonderful thing: It can soothe a fussy baby, help them fall asleep, or offer a temporary distraction. Plus, once breastfeeding is established, the American Academy of Pediatrics says offering one at nap times and bedtime can help reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). But at some point, between ages two and four, they may need some help kicking the habit. Advertisement If you’re looking for the easiest time to wean a child from a pacifier, it’s probably earlier than you think Dr. Harvey Karp, of ....