Dummies? - Page 2

jenny82 · Nov 22nd, 2009, 13:27 PM

I'm not bringing one with me. Dummies can cause nipple confusion if you're breastfeeding so I've read..

redpoppy · Nov 22nd, 2009, 13:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bluey

Think I read somewhere you shouldn't introduce a dummy until breastfeeding is well established...

Yep. This is what I've heard/read. With a general view that 6 weeks is a good point if you wanted to introduce a dummy.

As to "need". I don't think kids need them but its parental choice. Some people HATE them with a vengeance and others swear by them as a life saver (as they obviously pacify small children when they're feeling grumpy etc.)

There are many pro and con theories and I'm really unsure. I think I'll wait the 6 week period and then if my kids fussy quite a lot or has issues sleeping I might try it.

But I might not.

KaeRit21 · Nov 22nd, 2009, 13:33 PM

ive got a tiny bubba one thats in my hosp bag just in case, got a few more in my baby box and stuff here at home tho...il prob get a bubba like me tho...i never took one although both my brothers did lol

xx

AimeeM · Nov 22nd, 2009, 13:45 PM

Dummies are proven to reduce the risk of cot death and also are a great comfort for babies xx

babybaillie · Nov 22nd, 2009, 14:31 PM

If your going to breastfeed they recommend not giveing them a dummy. But id pack one anyone as it does no harm. My son had one but he was bottlefed. My dd wouldnt take one and she was breast. Ive got one in the pack with all my bottles, so going to take it this time anyway.

Lovemyboy · Nov 22nd, 2009, 16:28 PM

My little obe is almost 4 and has never had a dummy, which i am really glad of because all my friends at the nursery were trying to wean their kids off them (with difficulty) and i didn't have to!!

Suppose it really depends on the baby tho.

Goodluck whatever you decide to do x

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Nov 22nd, 2009, 13:33 PM	#13
KaeRit21 Mum (Mom) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,701	ive got a tiny bubba one thats in my hosp bag just in case, got a few more in my baby box and stuff here at home tho...il prob get a bubba like me tho...i never took one although both my brothers did lol xx

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AimeeM Other BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 6,586	Dummies are proven to reduce the risk of cot death and also are a great comfort for babies xx

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Nov 22nd, 2009, 14:31 PM	#15
babybaillie Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,018	If your going to breastfeed they recommend not giveing them a dummy. But id pack one anyone as it does no harm. My son had one but he was bottlefed. My dd wouldnt take one and she was breast. Ive got one in the pack with all my bottles, so going to take it this time anyway.

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Lovemyboy Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 439	My little obe is almost 4 and has never had a dummy, which i am really glad of because all my friends at the nursery were trying to wean their kids off them (with difficulty) and i didn't have to!! Suppose it really depends on the baby tho. Goodluck whatever you decide to do x

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