We have a beautiful 7 week old baby girl. She is the first baby that we have brought home (her brother sadly passed away last year when I was 30 weeks pregnant), so we are very new to parenting and probably overthink everything because of our experience with our son.
We have made it to 7 weeks without giving our daughter a dummy. We are not against them (my husband had one as a child), it just hasn't felt necessary.
She has recently started sucking her thumb as a comfort method. This has made us question whether a dummy would be better rather than leaving her to suck her thumb. Neither of us really know much about the pros/cons of dummies, so before we jump into the decision we'd really like to hear other people's experiences and opinions. Family members have suggested she needs one, but we want to make an informed decision.
Also, are there any specific brands that are known to be good? We really do know nothing about them, so any and all information is much welcomed! Thank you!
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To give baby a dummy - yes or no?
Bubbles021 · 29/09/2022 23:57
NameChangeLifeChange · 01/10/2022 20:24
Erm… what’s the real thing?!
Both of mine adored a dummy and it made life so much easier! I’ve babysat friends kids and honestly don’t know how to settle the ones that don’t have a dummy! Those that do it’s easy 😂
It never interfered with breastfeeding here and it was a useful tool when teething etc. We never used to let either have it constantly, eg if settled in the pram or especially when walking around/at toddler groups. By 18 months it was strictly for sleeps.
I wasn’t convinced before I have kids but mine just loved them!
CraftyGin · 01/10/2022 18:53
None of our five had a dummy. They had the real thing.
CraftyGin · 01/10/2022 18:53
None of our five had a dummy. They had the real thing.
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