Pacifiers rank high on a baby’s list of comfort objects and giving up one usually involves a lot of tears and an unhappy baby. However, it is also important that baby learns to self-soothe and give up the pacifier at the right age. While being helpful to begin with, prolonged pacifier use has been linked to an increased risk of speech disorders, problems with teeth alignment, middle ear infections and other health problems.
So, when Jennifer Ormond asked me to review Baby’s Binky Box, a book inspired by her own baby’s attachment with his binky (pacifier) and how she creatively got him to give it up, I was more than happy to do so.
About the Book
The book is a small, beautifully illustrated paperback. Perfect for reading with your baby, it has simple, easy-to-understand language and the illustrations enhance the appeal of the story. The book begins with an introduction to both baby and binky and then, goes on to show how close both of them are. Finally, it leads to binky feeling really sleepy and tired and wanting to rest. Then, Mama and baby decide to make a lovely bed (box) for binky to sleep in. Finally, binky goes to sleep in his special box and baby happily sleeps without binky.
About the Author and Illustrator
Jennifer Ormond is a busy mom of four and manages a thriving business. She is also the author of many adult and children’s books and lives with her family in Massachusetts. Find out more about her at www.JenniferOrmond.com
Baby’s Binky Box has been illustrated by Curt Walstead who’s worked in the animation industry for over 20 years, and has helped to create several well-known series such as Baby Looney Tunes, Dragon Tales and Go Diego Go.
Why I Liked Baby’s Binky Box
I loved reading Baby’s Binky Box with my toddler. Even though, she never used a pacifier, she loved reading about baby and binky’s day together and about making a special box for binky and enjoyed the illustrations immensely. Just goes to show that the book will also be a great read for babies who don’t use a pacifier.
One of the best parts about the book is that it encourages babies or toddlers who use the pacifier to make a decision, to help in the process of giving up a much-loved object and to learn to be independent. Written by a mom who’s drawn from her own experience, the book is gentle, creative and effective. Involving a child in the entire giving-up process is a great way of making him feel empowered. Baby’s Binky Box is a great read for all parents and babies and a must-have for those whose little ones are attached to their pacifiers.
Disclaimer: Baby’s Binky Box was provided to The Untrained Housewife for purposes of review.
