Moms Talk! Pacifier Problems

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This week we are talking about toddlers and pacifiers.  Suri Cruise was in the news this week, photographed with her pacifier in her mouth at age five.  Tons of commentary poured onto the internet, both critical and supportive. What do you think?  Is five years old too old to have pacifier? 

If so, what methods do you suggest to try and make losing the pacifier an easier adjustment?  One mom-blogger was interviewed on television this week and suggested the decision to end the pacifier wasn’t just about the child, but about the mother and her routine, and her need for quiet during work, conference calls, or outings.  Is the decision to take away a pacifier a family decision?  What are your thoughts?