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But do all babies need a dumy? Not necessarily. Not all babies like dummies. Do not force a dummy onto a baby who has their mouth shut or turns away. Are dummies good or bad for babies?

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During the first six months of your baby's life, while they're still building their immune system, you should sterilise your baby's dummy every day which is why it's worth making sure you have a few before baby is born. Brand new dummies should also be sterilised before use to get rid of any germs. Can you use a dummy over night? Apacifiermay not affect breastfeeding, particularly if breastfeeding is well established before itis introduced. Sometimes however using a pacifier canaffect the way a baby attaches to the breast ( latches) or how often they breastfeed which can affect a mother’s milk supply and baby’s weight gain. Ten things to consider include: #1 Missed hunger cues Fleming, PJ et al. Pacifier use and sudden infant death syndrome: results from the CESDI/SUDI case control study .CESDI SUDI research team. Arch Dis Child 1999; 81: 112-6. Make sure you sterilise your baby's dummy regularly, especially if it gets dropped when out and about. You can do this using a bottle steriliser, a microwave steriliser or by boiling the dummy to remove any contaminants. Some are dishwasher safe too. Make sure to let it completely cool before giving it to your baby.Bottle teats are fairly rigid, and have a constant reservoir of milk. This means your baby doesn’t have to work hard to get the milk he wants. Centre for Primary Care and Royal College of General Practitioners, 2006. http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg37/chapter/1-recommendations#infant-feeding http://www.nice.org.uk/CG037 Pacifier use is associated with oral thrush, recurring ear infections,stomach,intestinal and respiratory tract infections. 7 8 9 10 Always clean pacifiers regularly and refer to manufacturer’s guidelines for cleaning instructions. #7 Tooth alignment and mouth development

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i think dummies are great, my son had one til he was a year old (was bf til 9 months) but only to fall asleep after he was fed. It’s also suggested that parents wean their children off dummies by two years old and discontinue using them before they turn three (Poyak, 2006). It’s unlikely that your baby won’t want to breastfeed just because he’s had bottles of expressed milk (Hargreaves and Harris 2009). There are some videos online that show you how to apply a shield with this ‘slightly inside out’ method.Weiss, P and Kerbl, R. The relatively short duration that a child retains a pacifier in the mouth during sleep: implications for sudden infant death syndrome. Eur J Pediatr. 2001; 160: 60-70. Benefits: A soft, flexible teat naturally shaped, this dummy is developed with dental health experts to simulate the feel of a mother's nipple during breastfeeding. Medela recommendshields be rinsed in cool water to remove breast milk, then washedin hot soapy water and rinsed well with clearwater after each use.Shields can be sterilised once a day if required e.g.by boiling in water for ten minutes 4or follow manufacturers’ individual recommendations. Not all bad Benefits: Material provides breast-like comfort for a natural soothing experience, glows in the dark, symmetrical orthodontic design which supports natural development of baby's mouth, teeth and gums.

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However, there can be all sorts of reasons why babies can’t get the hang of breastfeeding. One of the most common reasons why babies struggle to breastfeed is simply because they are finding it hard to latch on (McAndrew et al 2012). We love babies and we believe that only the best is good enough for them! That’s why for over 40 years we at MAM have been developing extra-safe baby products that combine attractive, innovative designs with proven medical benefits. So, parents can feel confident, and babies feel good. If you decide to give your baby a dummy, it’s better to wait until breastfeeding is well-established and he is gaining weight well. You will also need to follow manufacturer’s guidelines on cleaning and replacement. Try gently removing the dummy once he is asleep or very sleepy so that he gradually learns to fall asleep without it. Materials – most dummies have a silicone teat with plastic handle but others can be made with a latex teat. While latex is softer, it probably won't last as long.Breastfeeding provides exercise for optimum development of a baby’s mouth, tongue and jaws and many orthodontists say they see fewer dental problems in breastfed babies. Regular dummy use can affect the growth of teeth and the shape of babies’ mouths, increasing the risk of sleep apnoea* and the need for braces later on (4,5). It can also increase the levels of decay-causing bacteria in babies’ mouths (4). Problems for mothers When it comes to content, our aim is simple: every parent should have access to information they can trust. In addition, parenting is a complex process so scientists cannot always study dummies separately from other parental influencing factors. They therefore cannot say with certainty whether the dummy alone causes attachment, distress or other issues. What are the advantages of a dummy?