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DUMMIES

DUMMIES ARE A GREAT WAY TO SETTLE AND SOOTHE YOUR BABY. DUMMIES SHOULD BE KEPT CLEAN TO PREVENT ILLNESS, USE OUR GUIDE BELOW FOR BEST DUMMY PRACTICE

BENEFITS OF DUMMIES

  • Keep nose and mouth raised from bedding to improve breathing
  • Some studies suggest dummies reduce Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
  • Calm and soothe babies
  • Help with sucking instincts and mouth strength

DISADVANTAGES OF DUMMIES

  • Can interfere with breastfeeding
  • Impacts teeth growth when used for more than 12 months
  • Can cause illness if not cleaned properly
  • Delays speech when used for long periods

DIFFERENT TYPES OF DUMMIES

AGE

PREMATURE – SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR TINY BABIES

0-3 MONTHS – SMALL SIZE TO ADAPT TO NEWBORNS MOUTH

3-6 MONTHS -MEDIUM SIZE TO IMPROVE SUCTION FOR OLDER BABIES

6+ MONTHS – LARGER TO ENSURE SAFETY DURING SUCTION

MATERIALS

SILICONE – DURABLE MATERIAL THAT HOLDS SHAPE BETTER, WHILST BELIEVED TO BE EASIER TO KEEP CLEAN.

LATEX – SOFTER AND MORE COMFORTABLE FOR BREASTFED BABIES DUE TO SIMILARITY OF TEAT TO NIPPLE.

(BOTH MATERIALS CAN CAUSE ALLERGIC REACTIONS SO IT’S ADVISED TO MONITOR YOUR BABY WITH DUMMIES)

STYLES

ORTHODONTIC – DESIGNED TO FIT THE SHAPE OF YOUR BABY’S MOUTH. THIS STYLE PROMOTES NATURAL JAW POSITION.

ROUND TIP – EXPERTS SUGGEST BEST FOR PREMATURE BABIES. THIS STYLE HELPS WITH A STRONG SUCKING REFLEX

TEETHING – MADE FROM STRONG MATERIAL DESIGNED TO BE CHEWED ON, WITH RIDGES TO HELP TEETHING BABIES.

ONE PIECE – USED BY HOSPITALS AND EASIEST TO KEEP CLEAN, THIS STYLE IS RECOMMENDED FOR BREASTFED BABIES.

MULTIPLE PIECE – THE MOST COMMON, HOWEVER DIFFICULT TO KEEP CLEAN AND CAN COME APART CREATING A CHOKING HAZARD. 

DUMMY SAFETY IS VERY IMPORTANT AND SHOULD BE UNDERSTOOD BEFORE PURCHASE. PLEASE SEE OUR DUMMY SAFETY GUIDE TO KEEP YOUR BABY SAFE

IF YOU SUSPECT SOMETHING WRONG OR A CONDITION WORSENS PLEASE SEEK MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING WITH YOUR BABY, PLEASE SEEK SUPPORT