Tommee Tippee Breast-Like Soother, Skin-Like Texture, Symmetrical Orthodontic Design, BPA-Free, 0-6m, Pack of 2 Dummies

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Most lactation consultants recommend a round cherry teat found in regular dummies. This is because it’s the same shape as a mother’s nipple, and will be less likely to cause nipple confusion in breastfed babies. Always make sure not to tie the dummy to your baby with strings or ribbons which could get tangled around them, and never dip it in sugar or foods of any kind.

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Dummies are very easy to clean, and if you happen to drop it or get it dirty, it can wash easily in washing up liquid and warm water.

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You may need to wean yourself from the convenience of popping in the dummy when your baby fusses and give extra attention, cuddling or nursing instead. It’s possible using a dummy at the start of a sleep also reduces the risk of SIDS. But the evidence is not strong and not all experts agree that dummies should be promoted. Using a dummy can be associated with a shorter duration of breastfeeding particularly if the mother is experiencing breastfeeding problems anyway and this will have health disadvantages for mother and baby. 3 4 5 Pacifiers and problems, which came first? We use the MAM nipple shields to breastfeed due to my flat and non existent nipples. I tried breastfeeding without them

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Although pacifiers may cause breastfeeding difficulties for some babies, a pacifiermight be useful in the following situations: Pain relief As discussed above, another advantage could be that dummies might protect against SIDS although more evidence is needed (Horne et al, 2014). What are the disadvantages of using a dummy? However, there can be all sorts of reasons why babies can’t get the hang of breastfeeding. One of the most common reasons why babies struggle to breastfeed is simply because they are finding it hard to latch on (McAndrew et al 2012).

Ensure baby takes the shield deeply into their mouthso they are not just latched onto the crown (tip) of the shield Wash the shield with hot soapy water, rinse with clean water, dry carefully and store in a clean container.

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Ventilation holes – To prevent suffocation, it's essential for your baby's dummy to have two or more ventilation holes on the shield. Should you use a dummy for breastfed babies? Is it safe? We are proud to offer the only self-sterilising bottle. With our Easy Start™ bottles all you need is 20ml of tap water and a microwave; and you can have a sterilised bottle injust three minutes. Perfect for on the go. Did we mention that they’re also anti-colic? The unique vented base regulates the pressure balance and airflow in the bottle so babies can feed without interruption.Our support line offers practical and emotional support with feeding your baby and general enquiries for parents, members and volunteers: 0300 330 0700.