About Ditch the Dodo
Where we’re from, a dummy is a dodo, and Ditch is the fairy who comes for it. Dummy, paci, binky or soother, she knows what you mean. She leaves a star you can point to on the hard nights.
Written by parents who did this the hard way, then found a kinder way. Who made this, and why.
For your child
- Meet Ditch
- The Cloudy Night story
- Our fairy garden
- The night sky, and your child’s star
- A Fairy Tale
- The Ditch the Dodo poem
- Reviews, and leaving your own
The guide, section by section
More help
- How to take away a dummy without tears
- Other ways to wean
- Pacifier weaning (US)
- Ditch’s letter and star certificate
What do you call it?
Dummy, pacifier, paci, binky, soother or dodo. Pick the one your child says and the whole site will use it.
What do you call it in your house?
We’ll use your word everywhere on the site.
Magical Milestones
Ditch is one of the Magical Milestones: a fairy for each of the small, hard things a child lets go of.
A note on health
This site is not medical advice. If you have concerns about your child’s teeth, speech or sleep, speak to your dentist, health visitor or paediatrician.
Get in touch
Questions, corrections, or a story about how it went for you: contact us.