Giving up the pacifier: videos for toddlers

Babies and toddlers (ages 0–3) · 12 videos · Checked and refreshed daily

Quick answer

This short playlist starts with Sesame Street's "Bye Bye Pacifier!", where Elmo helps Curly Bear give up her pacifier, then adds calming songs such as "Belly Breathe" and Donkey Hodie's "Take a Deep Breath". Use Repeat one for the episode your toddler asks for, and Stop after to keep screen time short. Tips for grown-ups come last.

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Videos in this playlist

  1. 1Bye Bye Pacifier! | Sesame Street Full EpisodeBye Bye Pacifier! | Sesame Street Full EpisodeSesame StreetPlay from here Loop
  2. 2Sesame Street: Common and Colbie Caillat Sing "Belly Breathe" with ElmoSesame Street: Common and Colbie Caillat Sing "Belly Breathe" with ElmoSesame StreetPlay from here Loop
  3. 3Sesame Street: Learn to Belly Breathe with Rosita | #CaringForEachOtherSesame Street: Learn to Belly Breathe with Rosita | #CaringForEachOtherSesame StreetPlay from here Loop
  4. 4Donkey Hodie NEW SHOW | Take a Deep Breath Song | PBS KIDSDonkey Hodie NEW SHOW | Take a Deep Breath Song | PBS KIDSPBS KIDSPlay from here Loop
  5. 5Carl the Collector | Belly Breaths | PBS KIDSCarl the Collector | Belly Breaths | PBS KIDSPBS KIDSPlay from here Loop
  6. 6Elmo's Dad Offers Elmo Comfort | Social Emotional SkillsElmo's Dad Offers Elmo Comfort | Social Emotional SkillsSesame WorkshopPlay from here Loop
  7. 7Big Bird’s Comfort Container | Emotional Well-BeingBig Bird’s Comfort Container | Emotional Well-BeingSesame WorkshopPlay from here Loop
  8. 8My Teddy Bear | Teddy Bear Song! | Kids Music | Super Simple SongsMy Teddy Bear | Teddy Bear Song! | Kids Music | Super Simple SongsSuper Simple Songs - Kids SongsPlay from here Loop
  9. 9Say Goodnight to Teddy! Bedtime ⭐ Mia's Sleepy Time! LittleBabyBum - Nursery Rhymes for Babies | LBBSay Goodnight to Teddy! Bedtime ⭐ Mia's Sleepy Time! LittleBabyBum - Nursery Rhymes for Babies | LBBLittle Baby Bum - Nursery Rhymes & Kids SongsPlay from here Loop
  10. 105 Proven Steps to Get Rid Of The Pacifier For Good5 Proven Steps to Get Rid Of The Pacifier For GoodEmma HubbardPlay from here Loop
  11. 11Thumb Sucking, Pacifiers And Oral HealthThumb Sucking, Pacifiers And Oral HealthDelta Dental of New Jersey and ConnecticutPlay from here Loop
  12. 12How to Help Children Calm Down | Child Mind InstituteHow to Help Children Calm Down | Child Mind InstituteChild Mind InstitutePlay from here Loop

When should a child give up the pacifier?

There is no single right age. Many children let go of it somewhere between their second and fourth birthdays, and some much sooner. Your child's doctor, dentist or health visitor can help you decide what suits your child and family.

Why are there calming songs on a pacifier playlist?

A pacifier often helps a child settle. Belly breathing songs, a teddy song and comfort clips from Sesame Workshop give your toddler other ways to calm down, so the pacifier is not the only comfort they know.

Frequently asked questions

Are there many kids' videos about pacifiers?

Not many from trusted children's channels, so this list stays short on purpose. Sesame Street's "Bye Bye Pacifier!" is the main story, the songs help with calming down, and the last three videos are for parents.

How can RepeatWatch help at bedtime?

Drag A and B around the part of the episode where Curly Bear says goodbye to her pacifier and replay it while you talk about it. Set the sleep timer so the video stops on its own before lights out.