I'm exhausted from constantly putting the pacifier back in at night—what's the solution?
⚡ Short answer: Your baby losing their pacifier during the night and you having to replace it repeatedly is truly tiring.
Anonymous
bir anne · Sleep
I spend all night putting my baby's pacifier back in when it falls out, and I'm so tired. Is there a lasting solution?
Maiyko AI ADVISOR
The real reply from the in-app AI advisor
Your baby losing their pacifier during the night and you having to replace it repeatedly is truly tiring. This is especially common between 4-8 months when babies wake between sleep cycles and can't find the pacifier.
A few short-term strategies: Place multiple pacifiers around the crib (on the edges, where your baby can reach) so they can find another one when one falls. If using a pacifier clip, make sure it's short, safe, and made of breathable material—never long or anything that could wrap around the neck.
Mid-term, if your baby is over 6 months, practice self-soothing without the pacifier—maybe introduce it after they're already calming down, then let it sit passively without being replaced every time it falls.
If none of these work and it continues for 2+ weeks with significant sleep disruption for you, consulting your pediatrician might help; sometimes this phase passes naturally within about a month.
⚕️ Health note: This answer is for general information only; it is not medical advice. Every baby is different — for decisions about your baby's health, consult your pediatrician.
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