It should be clear after reading the proceeding plan of action that there are many steps involved in eliminating the pacifier. You can start the process whenever you want. However, you should not try to skip steps (unless you begin weaning at a very late age). With this in mind, it makes a lot of sense to start the process early. Using these steps, my daughter was pacifier free at thirteen months. At the same time, it is important to recognize that all children are different. It is probably better to let your child have the pacifier for a bit longer if your instincts tell you that they need it. However, if you follow a plan of action with patience and determination, you can wean your child off of the pacifier more quickly than you might think.