INTRODUCING a dummy at 11 months

[Ellie130891]

A little late I know but my BF baby has never taken to them and im trying again in order to get some sleep

she wakes every hour and half the time uses the end of my nipple as a dummy just suckling so im red and sore

I bought boots own brand 6-18 mnths ones and they seem huge for my 11 month old....

should i have started with a 0-6 mnth one?

and can i return dummies? i bought them using a gift card


anyway i wondered if theres any tips to get the baby onto a dummy

id rather have a baby that slept and not fussed if she gets attatched to it il deal with that when i come to it

xxxx

 

[OmarsMum]

I'm not sure if she will take a dummy at this age hun but you can give it a try. You can dip it with something like milk if she refuses to take it & see how it goes. As for size, it depends on the baby's preference. Omar hated the 6-12 months dummy & he still takes 0+ ones. xx

 

[julietz]

There is probably no point at that age, then you have to wean them off them which can take some time, have you tried a comfort blanket or teddy, if you rly wanted to use the dummy, you could always just let play with it an let them explore putting it in their mouth.

 

[xemmax]

Sorry I have no advice but I'll be interested to see how this turns out as even though I'm thankful Oliver doesn't have a dummy, I'm in exactly the same position and have contemplated introducing one for night time. Good luck!

 

[oliviarose]

I introduced a dummy when my eldest was 9 months and she took to it straight away.

I had no trouble getting her off it either when the time came.

If you just introduce it at bedtime I can't see the problem. It was a life savour for helping Liv get to sleep.

 

[Ellie130891]

ty guys

wish i hadnt bought them shes enjoying putting it in and chewing in but holding it constantly and not keeping it in and sucking it. should have bought the 0+ ones but thought shed just chew them to bits and theyd be too small

silly me!!!! hope i ca return them hate wastig money like that!

 

[Ellie130891]

I introduced a dummy when my eldest was 9 months and she took to it straight away.

I had no trouble getting her off it either when the time came.

If you just introduce it at bedtime I can't see the problem. It was a life savour for helping Liv get to sleep.

i just need a nights sleep im ill im so tired she wakes and just uses the end of my nipple for sucking not taking milk just needing to suckle to get back to sleep so hping the dummy will work

 

[BunnyFace]

Try Nuby 6-18mnths ones as the teat on those is more suited to that age group. Some dummies ive seen are MASSIVE! Tommee tippee ones are good size too

 

[PepsiChic]

honestly i dont think a dummy will help you here the amount of threads i see about people saying that ARENT getting ay sleep because of every time the dummy falls out their babys mouth they are constantly having to put it back in.

i hope you find something that works.

 

[aliss]

Sorry hun I don't think a dummy at 11 months will work (prove me wrong!). At almost 1, you may find that some sort of security device (blanket, stuffed animal) may be a better bet. She's seeking comfort but doesn't necessarily need the sucking comfort of a newborn. I suggest giving her the same blanket/toy as you BF over and over and over to try and associate that, and give it time. We've done it with a particular aquarium song at 8 months and it really worked after 1 month. Good luck!

 

[Lena]

Around 10 months then Nate started wanting a security blanket. Since I've introduced one he liked (we went through loads he didnt like) then he has STTN only waking maybe once when he looses the blanket and i just put it in his hand and he goes back to sleep. Perhaps try something like that? He uses it during nap time as well and it helps put him to sleep quickly. I really wouldnt introduce a dummy at that age. They're supposed to be off dummies by 12 months my HV said and the longer they have them, the more damage they can do to their teeth. Plus, if she likes it too much you might be up all night popping her dummy back in.

 

[Ellie130891]

yh i know just desperate measures you know? shes napping with it now it does seem big tried comforters like the teddys with mini blankets attatched etc nothings worked when she wakes she just screams even tho theres a teddy nxt to her xx

 

[ttc_lolly]

You definitely can't return dummies, maybe if the packaging is completely intact & security sticker still attached size wise though I'm sure they'll be fine!

If it is just for her to suckle on they could be a good idea, however I don't think they are very good on LO's teeth & I'm hoping to wean my LO off hers by the time she's 1-1.5yrs for this reason!

And my LO never wakes in the night to have her dummy put back in if it falls out, so that doesn't go for all babies!

 

[Ellie130891]

she napped fine with it im sp tired im willing to try anything

 

[taylor197878]

Brooke has a dummy and uses it for bed and she has never woken up for it once asleep.

I don't know if giving a dummy at 11 months will work brooke was a lot younger when she had hers



Good luck in finding something u must be exhausted

 

[ttc_lolly]

she napped fine with it im sp tired im willing to try anything

Awww bless you! You must be exhausted, lack of sleep + sore nipples = NOT GOOD!! Hope she takes to them! She's your baby so you do as you see fit! They aren't harming her so not a big deal IMO!

 

[nicole_]

And my LO never wakes in the night to have her dummy put back in if it falls out, so that doesn't go for all babies!

+1 here, he has it to help him get into a deep sleep, then by the time it falls out hes in such a deep sleep he doesnt notice

 

[KiansMummy]

My lo is 9 months and still takes the 0-6 month MAM ones they are the only ones he would take to when he was bf xx

 

[Ellie130891]

wish id gotten the 0-6 cant return these now they were a fiver! ....well £4. something!

so tired shes woken every 2 hrs since she was 6 months and the last week its been every hour and since february its been in our bed all night or from 12ish

miss my OH hes on the sofa poor thing

wish shed sleep shes barely eating too but no sign of teeth shes only having a few mouthfuls a day

 

[Lilicat]

wish shed sleep shes barely eating too but no sign of teeth shes only having a few mouthfuls a day

All those things sound like teething to me, William usually eats and sleeps well but he hardly ate and sleep badly when he was teething. Maybe try some Calpol and a cold teether and see if it helps. We also have a Sophie the Giraffe teether which was great.

I wouldn't recommend introducing a dummy due to dental concerns but it is up to you. If you go with the comfort blanket option muslin cloths are a good choice, lots of babies like them to chew on, they are cheap and easy to get hold of another one if it goes missing. As someone has mentioned it, you could try holding it near every time you breastfeed.

With regard to the dummies if you can't return them you might be able to sell them on eBay (only unopened ones).