Is it true that using dummies can cause delays? - Page 3

mom and ttc · Apr 14th, 2012, 17:32 PM

no, it does not! it actually helps preventing sids

bellahoney · Apr 14th, 2012, 17:48 PM

My niece is 2 & still use one. She has developed a lisp and teeth arr bucked.

whispernikki · Apr 14th, 2012, 17:52 PM

I should of used a dummy with my children, they all found their thumbs and it's causing so many problems with speech, teeth and refusing to take the thumbs out of their mouths. I can't chop them off but at least I can take the dummy off them. Or at least wean them off it

emma33 · Apr 14th, 2012, 18:18 PM

My son and daughter both had dummies right up untill they were 3 and half..they both had slight lisps and teeth that arched up (front top teeth) however i asked the dentist whos said to me they would much rather them have a dummy than suck there thumb as at some point they will give up their dummies but a thumb isnt something you can take away, im not having a go at thumb suckers btw...lol anyways... my 2 kids are now almost 13 and 15 have perfect speech and teeth no braces needed etc.... this is just my experiace, to add my eldest son wasnt interested in a dummy at all so never had one. This baby has some dummies waiting and i shall let him have them if he shows a interest, they can be a god send :O) xx

reganb · Apr 15th, 2012, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by babyfenway

My SIL was telling me today they can cause problems with teeth and speech??

just had 2 reply 2 this, my daughter is 2 and she had a dummy from a newborn until about a month ago. i didnt give it 2 her all the time, mainly just for sleeps or if she was upset. it didnt effect her in any way. she has lovely teeth and her speech is unreal for her age. she she say anything and pronounce every word clear, never mind sing the whole alphabet and she knows every nursery rhyme going word for word.
so i would always argue that dummys dont effect children when used the right way and not shoved in thier mouth every second.
im due my 2nd baby in 4 weeks and il prob use a dummy again if baby wants it

Tacey · Apr 15th, 2012, 04:07 AM

I didn't need one with Alice as we coslept, so she'd use me to comfort suck through the night and we used a sling, so she could comfort suck in the day too!

Aidan's Mummy · Apr 15th, 2012, 04:10 AM

If dummies are used correctly then they are very effective and also reduce the risk of SIDS. My first son had a dummy, his speech is great, we never had a battle to get it off him and at his last dentist check up the dentist said his teeth were fine. I think if yur silly with it and shove a dummy in their mouth at te drop of a hat or leave them with one until they are too old then yes they will have problems. But used sensibly they can be a godsend. Having said that your baby may not like them, some babies don't

x

barasti · Apr 15th, 2012, 04:48 AM

I wish my baby girl used a dummy - she was a reflux baby and dummies help with it, but she point blank refused. She found her thumb at around 3 months and she's 17 months now. She only sucks her thumb at bedtime, or when she is bored or watching tele. It doesn't interfere with anything that I have noticed. All the advice I have gotten is that they all grow out of it, and if not there is lots of ways to help wean them off it including books, going to school etc.

Anna2808 · Apr 15th, 2012, 05:06 AM

Excessive and inappropriate use of soothers can cause speech delays and orthodontic problems. Controlled use of dummies can reduce the risk of SIDs, prevent thumb sucking and avoid the pressure of comfort suckling on mummies. Non-dummy use could increase chances of having a thumb sucker with orthodontic issues, colic and unnecessarily stressed parents whilst baby learns to self soothe.

As to most things in parenting there are pros and cons to all options; the beginning of parenting is always wondering if you're making the right decisions. I have a degree in early years and will be offering my LO a soother at sleep times just like I did my DS. I will be using orthodontic ones that replicate the boob to try and reduce teeth problems and nipple confusion. The main problems that are seen in nurseries is when children still have them at 2/3 or even starting school at 4 and have them in all the time. This can cause problems with teeth and speech and even emotional development as children do not learn to express themselves and their needs through talk.

HTH

NuKe · Apr 15th, 2012, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by maysiemoo

Only if you shove a dummy in if they make a peep constantly. Used sparingly they are a godsend.

this!

Poppy has always had a dummy when she's upset or tired (we are currently trying to wean her off it) and her teeth are fine and her speech is very advanced!

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bellahoney Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 216	My niece is 2 & still use one. She has developed a lisp and teeth arr bucked.

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whispernikki Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: east sussex uk Posts: 1,604	I should of used a dummy with my children, they all found their thumbs and it's causing so many problems with speech, teeth and refusing to take the thumbs out of their mouths. I can't chop them off but at least I can take the dummy off them. Or at least wean them off it

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Apr 14th, 2012, 18:18 PM	#24
emma33 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: East Midlands Posts: 540	My son and daughter both had dummies right up untill they were 3 and half..they both had slight lisps and teeth that arched up (front top teeth) however i asked the dentist whos said to me they would much rather them have a dummy than suck there thumb as at some point they will give up their dummies but a thumb isnt something you can take away, im not having a go at thumb suckers btw...lol anyways... my 2 kids are now almost 13 and 15 have perfect speech and teeth no braces needed etc.... this is just my experiace, to add my eldest son wasnt interested in a dummy at all so never had one. This baby has some dummies waiting and i shall let him have them if he shows a interest, they can be a god send :O) xx

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Tacey Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 6,035	I didn't need one with Alice as we coslept, so she'd use me to comfort suck through the night and we used a sling, so she could comfort suck in the day too!

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Apr 15th, 2012, 04:10 AM	#27
Aidan's Mummy Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hull Posts: 12,275	If dummies are used correctly then they are very effective and also reduce the risk of SIDS. My first son had a dummy, his speech is great, we never had a battle to get it off him and at his last dentist check up the dentist said his teeth were fine. I think if yur silly with it and shove a dummy in their mouth at te drop of a hat or leave them with one until they are too old then yes they will have problems. But used sensibly they can be a godsend. Having said that your baby may not like them, some babies don't x

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Apr 15th, 2012, 04:48 AM	#28
barasti Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 655	I wish my baby girl used a dummy - she was a reflux baby and dummies help with it, but she point blank refused. She found her thumb at around 3 months and she's 17 months now. She only sucks her thumb at bedtime, or when she is bored or watching tele. It doesn't interfere with anything that I have noticed. All the advice I have gotten is that they all grow out of it, and if not there is lots of ways to help wean them off it including books, going to school etc.

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Apr 15th, 2012, 05:06 AM	#29
Anna2808 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 236	Excessive and inappropriate use of soothers can cause speech delays and orthodontic problems. Controlled use of dummies can reduce the risk of SIDs, prevent thumb sucking and avoid the pressure of comfort suckling on mummies. Non-dummy use could increase chances of having a thumb sucker with orthodontic issues, colic and unnecessarily stressed parents whilst baby learns to self soothe. As to most things in parenting there are pros and cons to all options; the beginning of parenting is always wondering if you're making the right decisions. I have a degree in early years and will be offering my LO a soother at sleep times just like I did my DS. I will be using orthodontic ones that replicate the boob to try and reduce teeth problems and nipple confusion. The main problems that are seen in nurseries is when children still have them at 2/3 or even starting school at 4 and have them in all the time. This can cause problems with teeth and speech and even emotional development as children do not learn to express themselves and their needs through talk. HTH

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