when should i wean my baby off his binkie?
binkies do not cause dental problems in infants or toddlers so you do not have to worry about this. likewise binkies may reuce the incidence of sids (crib death). i do not think you need to take it away though your son will get used to whatever. some parents prefer to encourage thumb-sucking since the thumb is always "handy" (sorry -- bad pun). bottom line: make a decision and go with it. if you want to terminate the binkie know that there may be a few rough nights but your son will adjust. if you want to continue to support it then just do so knowing that there will be no long-term benefits (if it is stopped by age 5) and that there may also be some benefit.