Fruitloop made a very good point. I also believe it's the Mom who needs the soother, not the child. If the soother goes away that means the 'BABY' is growing up! That's hard for some Moms.

Today my newest baby's Dad said something that blew me away, really blew me away. His son has been screaming here since he started, for m.o.n.t.h.s. He is finally happy, coming in the door and being happy all day. We are all very thrilled that he has realized this is a great place to be. But the Dad said today that it's too bad. Huh? He and his wife are sad that their son is happy being away from them.