3 month old and her dummy

[firsttimeyoungmum]

So when my DD had really bad colic, the only way to soothe her was with a dummy. Now, 2 months later, we still have to use one to calm her when shes getting to sleep as nothing else works and the dummy works so well. My worry is that she'll become too attached to it and we won't be able to take it off her if we carry on giving it too her. Also I've heard that children who use dummy's can get bad speech impediments when they're older. Basically I'm asking if it worth me trying to find something else that works as well or is it not as big of a deal as I thought

In my opinion it's not as big a deal as you may think, however this is based on my experience and not any other evidence base.

I have found that one thing replaces another. If it's not the dummy, your baby will find some other type of soother.

(Also, I hope you're doing okay! My son had colic and it can be an extremely difficult time for parents too. Coilef was all that worked for us.)

It's really not that big of a deal. DD2 had a dummy to get to sleep and HAD to have it. At six months we had to remove it due to weight issues. Two nights of fuss at bed time and she's been fine since

Mine had one til about 2. It was a blessing. Then the dummy fairy came and took it it away. Nowt wrong with her speech then or since.

I really would not stress about it. Whatever works at this stage.

Dont stress. 2.5yo DS was is a total dummy addict. I gradually weaned him down to just car and sleep and then just to sleep. He still has it for sleep his speech is above average and his teeth are fine. I've now got 6.5mo DD hooked as they are the best!

Give her dummy

It's called a soother for a reason

Let her have it for sleep time only and de-stress

Anything to make life easier

If it helps, the suck reflex is proven to aid brain development until age 2.

Please don't stress, it will work out and she will stop needing it when the time is right.
My DD2 had one and I beat myself up about it for 'giving in'. She gave it up with absolutely no fuss at about 2 and half. The dummy fairy came and gave her something she really liked.
No speech impediments or teeth issues either