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It’s suggested the use of dummies is reduced by the time your baby is two years and fully removed by the time they turn three. Practical and emotional support with feeding your baby and general enquiries for parents, members and volunteers.

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They will help you with feeding positions and latching-on techniques that may solve the problem straight away (Walker 2013). Try picking a good time to stop using a dummy – when your child is feeling well, things are stable and they’re happy. Benefits: It's great for healthy jaw and teeth development; it glows in the dark, making it easier for your little one to find at night-time.

Avoid a shield that is too small which can rub your nipple and restrict milk flow, there needs to be enough room for your nipple to stretch during feeding. Some people find it really hard to give babies the comfort they want from the breast because it just feels like too much sucking to them or because other people tell them they shouldn't do it.

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British Dental Health Foundation - It's best to choose a dummy approved by the British Dental Health Foundation to ensure you purchase a safe and certified product. I also read somewhere that the way to encourage them to suck on it is to put it in their mouth and then gently tug it out, so that they have to suck harder to hang onto it (might be challenging if he has already figured out how to hang onto it with his teeth - maybe wait until he is actually sucking on it, and then tug on it - worth a try). We would like to keep in touch with you about our services, support, events, campaigns, and fundraising. Was supposed to take it away when she was a year old but ended up finally going to Santa last Christmas (aged 3!My son does this now and again, especially if he is not feeling well and/or is tired during the day. A mother can feel at ease about using the shield as long as it helps the baby breastfeed more effect

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At the weekend i decided to remove one of his cot sides and attach it to the side of our bed, this way at least i might get some room to myself! There are pros and cons to using a newborn dummy, but as with all aspects of parenting, choose what suits you and your baby best.

If he's settled, content and happy after u take him off and offer the other side then I can't see that your doing anything wrong!