Introducing dummy older child

[n0ne]

Has anyone successfully introduced a dummy to a toddler? DD2 is 15 months and has no way to comfort herself except nursing or cuddling with me or DH. She never took to the dummy as a smaller baby, nor does she suck her thumb or fingers, or cuddle up with a cuddly toy.

DD1 found her fingers quite early on and developed attachments to cuddly toys that meant we could put her down awake and she could get herself off to sleep.

Is it too late? Or is it a bad idea?

Dentists say you should get rid of the dummy by one. I would not be introducing one now.

It is normal to seek comfort from another human when upset.

Nooo why would you actively introduce a dummy, you will only have to prise it away again in another year or so.
If you keen to force something on her for comfort, Id go with the soft toy.

Are you specifically referring to her settling at night and for naps?

Yes, to get to sleep. If she needs comforting otherwise (hurt, sad etc) of course she should come to us! Maybe I didn't phrase it very well.

I doubt she’d want it to be honest. Wouldn’t it be weird for her to start sucking on one now when she’s never shown any desire for one?

Would you want to try self settling, involves some tears and its not for everyone?

Why do you need her to self settle?

noOne, I don't think she would accept a dummy now.
This is a phase she will outgrow, just go with the flow for now.

Yeah, bad idea