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My little baby girl just wants to be on the boob non stop. She is using my nipple as a dummy. Any one know how I can break this habit? She will not take an actual dummy. As with any comfort object such as a cuddly toy or favourite blanket, a baby may become overly attached to a pacifier as their main comforter when used long term. The long term health implicationsof turning to a dummy or other inanimate object instead of a mother’s arms and breast are unclear. AskDrSears explains: Excerpt from Giving Pacifiers, AskDrSears, 2018 Another disadvantage of using dummies is that they might also transport bacteria and fungus, which can increase the rate of infections, particularly otitis media - middle ear infection (Uhari et al, 1996; Adair, 2003; Rovers et al, 2008). Mums whose babies used dummies reported more episodes of coughs, wheezing, earache, diarrhoea and gastroenteritis among babies up to six months old (North et al, 1999).

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Levrini L, Merlo P, Paracchini L. (2007) Different geometric patterns of pacifiers compared on the basis of finite element analysis. European J Paediatric Dentistry. 8(4):173-178. Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18163851 [Accessed 19th September 2019] I wondered if maybe it would stop once i have stopped bfeeding him, but i don't want this to become the reason to stop as i really enjoy feeding him myself. When she is in my bed and she stirs she will sort of bash her little hands against my chest to wake me up so that can can put my nipple in her mouth. Also make sure he isn't sleeping too much in the day. I heard a prof on the radio talking about how if your baby naps in a dark, quiet room, (rather than in the living room or the buggy or whatever) then they may sleep longer than they need and get confused about when they need to do their long nighttime sleep.

After breastfeeding is established, dummies can be used. Evidence shows dummies used for healthy babies who are breastfed don’t significantly affect the proportion of babies who exclusively breastfeed at three months (Jaafar et al, 2011). So the use of dummies should be limited to soothing babies after breastfeeding is well established (Adair, 2003; Horne et al, 2014). Does a dummy reduce the risk of SIDS? Oh right then yeh they get unbelievable comfort from you, just being close to you and smelling you! If u really feel its going on too long then unlatch, offer the other side and if its not taken then cuddle for a little while to save your nipples! :) Huffington Post. (2015) 9 Ways to wean your baby off the dummy. Available at: https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2014/08/14/9-ways-to-wean-your-baby-off-the-dummy_n_7336610.html [Accessed 19th September 2019] 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. Step by step instructions for applying a shield can be found in Nipple Shields, by the Australian Breastfeeding Association, 2016. Ensure baby takesthe shield deeply into their mouth with plenty of breast tissue as well as the nipple Cleaning the nipple shield

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Apacifiermay not affect breastfeeding, particularly if breastfeeding is well established before itis introduced. Sometimes however using a pacifier canaffect the way a baby attaches to the breast ( latches) or how often they breastfeed which can affect a mother’s milk supply and baby’s weight gain. Ten things to consider include: #1 Missed hunger cues Membership Breastfeeding Support Created with Sketch. Evidence-based breastfeeding tips and resources A nipple shield is a soft protective cover that can be worn over the nipple and areola during breastfeeding. A nipple shield is shaped like a tiny Mexican hat with a high crown and a wide brim that fits against the breast. Made of thin and flexible silicone, nipple shields have a number of holes in the tip through which a baby can receive breast milk. Some breastfeeding helpers think nipple shields can be useful sometimes and others strongly disapprove of them. Are nipple shields OK to use or not?! This article looks at the situations where nipple shields may be suggested to help keep breastfeeding going, and discusses their pros and cons. Support us on Social MediaAsk your LLL Leader about the technique of breast compression which has been found to encourage babies to continue breastfeeding actively for longer. 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. Also, try not to use the dummy for a couple more weeks. Mine too used me as a human dummy at the start I only used the dummy as a last resort when I physically needed a break and only after a feed. I started using mine as she was over feeding to the point of throwing up as well as a bad latch causing me severe pain. It’s unclear how dummies might protect against SIDS or even if they do actually reduce the risk of SIDS at all (Horne et al, 2014; Blair et al, 2019).

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If you think using a dummy is affecting breastfeeding (fewer daily feeds, weight gain affected, or difficulties in attaching to the breast) or if you want to wean a younger baby from a dummy, you could try the following: Carrying him, taking him for a walk in the buggy, giving him a bath, playing games, singing or sharing other interesting activities.Breastfeeding provides exercise for optimum development of a baby’s mouth, tongue and jaws and many orthodontists say they see fewer dental problems in breastfed babies. Regular dummy use can affect the growth of teeth and the shape of babies’ mouths, increasing the risk of sleep apnoea* and the need for braces later on (4,5). It can also increase the levels of decay-causing bacteria in babies’ mouths (4). Problems for mothers If breastfeeds are being delayed, this can affect the contraceptive effect of breastfeeding and a mother’s fertility may return sooner. See Can You Get Pregnant While Breastfeeding? Frequently asked questions Do breastfed babies need a pacifier? As long as you feel confident you know when she wants food and when its just comfort then use it. Just remember there are times when they'll cluster feed so it might seem like comfort. Offer a breastfeed while he is still calm and pay extra attention to how he is positioned and attached at the breast. Encourage your baby to breastfeed at least 8–12 times in 24 hours, offering both sides and allowing him to nurse for comfort.