Dummy

When did people introduce a dummy? I am breastfeeding and have been advised against it for latching problems but also think it would comfort my newborn. He is 1 week old. Any help or advice would be amazing! Thank you

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I introduced a Dummy when my newborn was about 4days old because he always seemed like he wanted to suck on something even after feeding. It’s not changed anything with his latch and he spits it out when he doesn’t want it. I’ve seen no problems with it x

mines had a dummy since about 2 days old, it reduces the risk of SIDS and he is exclusively breastfed and we haven’t had any issues, he’s 3 weeks tomorrow, you can get breast like dummies but he prefers the normal ones

Do what you can to make yourself at ease. I know they say that but my first had trouble latching with no dummy, she then had one and then around 4 months when she could hold herself she could latch and still had the dummy. When she was 9 months old she completely rejected the dummy and still breastfed. So for me I don't see an issue using it! We've bought a few for our new baby to keep our sanity!

Gave to my July 2024 boy in the hospital. Also exclusively breastfed.

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