We discovered on our trip this weekend
that all three of Lex’s plugs have become dangerous. The
silicon nipple started separating from the plastic base,
creating a good choking hazard. Alan and I debated last night
about what to do, and decided that today’s the day we toss the
plugs. I got them all cleaned up so Lex could give them a final
suck and he and I sat down this morning to say goodbye. I told
him he’s a big boy now (16 months today!) and too old for plugs
so we have to throw them away. We normally don’t let Lex put
things in the garbage can, so when I held up a plug and asked
him to put it in the trash, he was thrilled! He took each one
from my hand and happily threw it away. Silly boy had no idea
what he was really doing. I kept a close eye on him for the
rest of the morning, half expecting him to go over and try to
get them back again. When I put him down for a nap he cried and
asked for his plug, but I reminded him that we threw them away
and he is a big boy now. The crying lasted for just under 1/2
hour and he’s sleeping peacefully now. Yay! I think throwing
away was necessary for both of us — he knows they are gone and
I can’t be weak and give in to his crying.