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Rewards might work better for an older child – your local children’s centre or health visitor can offer support with this. Some areas even have ’dummy fairies’ at Christmas. It’s a good idea to keep an especially close eye on baby’s bowel movements and urine output while you’re using a nipple shield, as these give an indication of milk intake. Baby should have about three tablespoon-sized yellow, grainy stools in 24 hours (after the fifth day) and have at least six wet nappies.

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Unicef. nd. Overcoming breastfeeding problems: tongue tie . UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative. www.unicef.org.uk Opens a new window [Accessed April 2017]After 6 weeks or so maybe a bit earlier but deff over 4 weeks I started using the dummy more regularly. A nipple shield is a flexible silicone nipple that is worn over the mother’s own nipple during breastfeeding. Warren, JJ et al. Pacifier use and the occurrence of otitis media in the first year of life. Pediatric Dentistry 2001; 23(2): 103-07. NICE Clinical Guideline CG 37: Postnatal care: Postnatal care up to 8 weeks after birth National Collaborating

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Be aware a pacifier could contribute to low milk supply, see our tips for increasing milk supply. Using both breasts per feed, breast compressions and frequent feeds can all increase milk supply. 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. McAndrew F, Thomson J, Fellow L, et al. 2012. Infant feeding survey 2010: summary. Health and Social care Information Centre. www.ic.nhs.uk Opens a new window [Accessed April 2017] Look for dummies that are contoured around their mouths, so it’s not squishing their cute little faces or noses. Always go for an age appropriate one – you can find labelling on the box so you’re absolutely sure. Air holes on the base part – or shield – of the dummy will stop their faces getting too wet and prevent irritation. It is important however to be aware of the potential implications of long-term dummy use on your baby. It's advised that your baby should give up their dummy once their teeth start growing through as it can lead to incorrect positioning of the teeth and also problems with speech development. How do you clean a dummy?

Ersin NK et al., Association of maternal-child characteristics as a factor in early childhood caries and salivary bacterial counts, 2006 The nipple shield is a projection of the nipple so, when the baby unlatches, it should look well rounded, just as though baby had a good latch directly at the breast. You should see milk in the shield when baby comes off. As using a shield is often associated with reduced milk transfer, it can be recommended to express in addition, to help protect your supply. Your breastfeeding counsellor or health professional can support you to consider how often this is needed, depending on how things are going. Babies should learn to soothe themselves without a dummy so they're more able to sleep as they get older.

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North K, Fleming P, Golding J. (1999) Pacifier use and morbidity in the first six months of life. Pediatrics. 103: E34. Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10049990 [Accessed 19th September 2019] But sore nipples or your baby refusing your breast are most likely to happen because your baby is struggling to latch on well (Walker 2013). LLLGB 2016. Nipple confusion? La Leche League GB. www.laleche.org.uk Opens a new window [Accessed April 2017] Your baby should gape his mouth wide open to the bottle teat, with his tongue down and forward. He should do this for every feed. Dummies are very easy to clean, and if you happen to drop it or get it dirty, it can wash easily in washing up liquid and warm water.

Some studies have found harmful effects on the way teeth grow if dummies are used for a long time (Larsson, 1994). Effects of dummies on baby teeth include overbite, malocclusion, cross bite and open bite (Poyak, 2006). Using the highest-grade silicone, the teats on our bottles, soothers and nipple shields feature our special SkinSoft™ texture to provide a comforting familiar feeling for babies. The symmetrical teat design mimics the shape of a nipple whilst feeding and allows baby to latch just as they would on the breast. 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

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A breastfeeding counsellor will be able to help you and your baby to get your feeding position right. We are proud to offer the only self-sterilising bottle. With our Easy Start™ bottles all you need is 20ml of tap water and a microwave; and you can have a sterilised bottle injust three minutes. Perfect for on the go. Did we mention that they’re also anti-colic? The unique vented base regulates the pressure balance and airflow in the bottle so babies can feed without interruption. 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 Also you are not alone. My 17 week old is EBF, will only nap on me, I co-sleep as he won't sleep without me at night. He's very needy 😄 But he's a baby, I'm very much baby led and I know it won't last long. My eldest EBF until she was 14mths and stopped of her own accord. Dummies, pros and cons: your dummy questions answered | Baby & toddler, Your baby’s health articles & support | NCT

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My little baby girl just wants to be on the boob non stop. She is using my nipple as a dummy. Any one know how I can break this habit? She will not take an actual dummy. Practical and emotional support with feeding your baby and general enquiries for parents, members and volunteers. Walker M. 2013. Are there any cures for sore nipples? Clinical Lactation 4(3):106-15 www.clinicallactation.org Opens a new window [Accessed April 2017] It’s unclear how dummies might protect against SIDS or even if they do actually reduce the risk of SIDS at all (Horne et al, 2014; Blair et al, 2019).