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when should my ds give up his dummy

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hermitmum · 30/12/2010 16:51

he is nearly 7

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amothersplaceisinthewrong · 30/12/2010 16:52

This minute.

AnnieOnAMapleLeaf · 30/12/2010 16:53

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TheFeministParent · 30/12/2010 16:54

Erm, about four/five years ago. The damage that prolonged use can do to teeth is irreversible.

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IAmReallyFabNow · 30/12/2010 16:56

6 months is he best and easiest age to get rid ime.

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hermitmum · 30/12/2010 16:59

he has autism and is still like a baby, so i;m not sure how to explain to him he has to give it up. he only has it at night to settle him to sleep but i dont want him still using it when he grows up

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TheFeministParent · 30/12/2010 17:23

Herm...erm that's a bit of a massive omission, don't you think?

So I've hear that dummies are an addiction and you need to swap it with something. What about a kids MP3? (it doesn't get too loud) or a dvd/cd player for his room?

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