Q:I'm nervous about getting rid of my 2 year old's dummy,as neither of us could cope.What should I do?

A:Changing any habit is always a bit daunting,but having a good plan in place will make it a little easier.Start by working out the key times when dummy feels essential.It's often bedtime or when one of you feels tired,so make these last areas to tackle.For other times,put the dummy out of reach and introduce fun activities to distract her,such as singing.Start with a clear boundary,such as no dummy outside.Once you're sticking to this,move on to less dummy time during the day and then tackle the sleep times.The first few days may be difficult,so pick a time when you have lots of energy and there are no other changes happening in the family.Getting out to some playgroups may also help as socialising with new friends will keep your tot distracted.