Dummy

To be honest if she doesn’t want to take a dummy then don’t worry about giving her one.

My second didn’t want one so I’ve not bothered x

I know some babies flat out refuse a dummy but because she initially took it I wondered if maybe trying out different ones would help. She hates the car seat when driving so I thought it could soothe her! X

Like the above commenter said, don't push it if she doesn't want it! It will honestly be better later on down the road cause then you wouldn't have to try to wean her from it!

My son only wants a dummy to sleep. But now he discovered his hands and he prefers them to the dummy, so I wouldn't worry too much

you could try a different brand but if she’s flat out refusing she may just not want it.

Also if you’re getting it for a car seat unless someone is in the back with her, there’s a strong possibility that she’ll spit it out (even if she doesn’t mean to) and at this age won’t be able to find it and put it back in her mouth again, so you’ll still end up with an upset baby in the car.

Do you have any hanging things (can’t for the life of me remember what they are called at the moment). I know they say don’t put them around the car seat handle but my eldest used to like looking at the bits moving.

For some reason I didn’t get one for my youngest, I guess because my eldest is in the car and he amuses him.

My son flat out refused a soother but he did love his mushroom teether. It stays on their hand too so if your little one likes it it’s much less likely to get tossed or lost.

My baby has never taken one just spits it out so now don't bother

My EBF baby never took to a dummy she hated them and I tried so many different types some baby’s just don’t like them, don’t stress yourself over it x

It will save you pain later if she doesn't have one. Don't bother honestly. Mine had one from 8wks too 4mo then she started crying for it at night (she never had it at night before then) got rid of it then next day. No regrets

Thank you all for the advice! X