Episode 29

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Published on:

22nd Nov 2022

Ditching the dummy

Getting rid of your child’s dummy can be a daunting prospect, but never fear because this podcast covers all you need to know about why, when and how to ditch the dummy – this is what we cover: 

  • ‘Long term’ dummy use and what issues it might cause over time? 
  • The age you should look at ditching the dummy. 
  • When the best time is to do it (and when shouldn’t you give it a go?) 
  • Judgement (that old chestnut!) by other parents, family, friends and why you should ignore it. 
  • The first steps in getting rid of the dummy and whether it has to be ‘cold turkey’. 
  • Supporting little ones who don’t understand. 
  • How long the whole process tends to take, and 
  • How to answer the question about where all the dummies go! 


Links:  

The Lullaby Trust – Dummies and SIDS 

Our blog – Dummies and how to stop your child using theirs! 

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Newborn to Teen and Everything in Between
Your go-to for advice on how to communicate with the children in your life. Brought to you by family consultancy Bespoke Family, enabling families to thrive
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