2 weeks ago 30th Apr 11:16
These objects take on the same soothing powers as you have for your child and are as hard to part with as letting you go.
Dummies are particularly powerful soothers as they allow your child to suckle, an activity they find very calming. Sucking is a very natural activity for a baby.
Children do grow out of using their comforters, and most toys and blankets do no harm unless they limit the play and learning opportunities your child has. For example, if your child is holding a toy and so can't do some play activities, try creative solutions such as using a special bag for the comfort object so his hands are kept free.
Dummies Some research shows that using a dummy when a baby goes to sleep is associated with a reduction in the risk of cot death. But the research doesn't show 'cause and effect' and there are number of questions remaining.
If you decide to use a dummy, current advice from the Department of Health and the Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths is to avoid using one for the first month if you're breastfeeding.
Prolonged dummy use and thumb sucking for long periods each day can affect speech and language development, and the teeth's alignment.
To avoid this, aim to discard the dummy before your child is one year old.
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