Comfort over stress

🌸 Why You Shouldn’t Take Away Your Toddler’s Dummy During Big Life Changes 🌸

For a toddler, a dummy isn’t just a habit — it’s comfort, safety, and emotional regulation in one small item 💕

When your 2–3-year-old is potty training and adjusting to a new baby, taking away their dummy can actually cause more stress than progress.

Here’s why 👇

💭 Emotional security matters

Their dummy helps them feel safe and calm when big feelings or changes happen. Losing it now can feel like losing their “safe space.”

🧠 Too much change = overload

Potty training + new sibling + no dummy = emotional meltdown territory 😅

Keeping the dummy a bit longer gives them the stability they need.

🚽 Regression is real (and normal)

If we push too fast, toddlers can slip back — more accidents, more tears, less sleep. A bit of comfort goes a long way.

💞 Wait for readiness

Once your little one is more settled, you can start gently phasing out the dummy:

✨ Only at nap/bedtime

✨ Let them help (“The Dummy Fairy will visit!”)

✨ Offer a soft toy or blanket instead

Remember — you’re not giving in, you’re tuning in. 🌈

At Play-Ed Zone, we believe in connection over pressure and learning through love and play. 💕

Every stage is precious — let’s nurture it gently.

Growing together