Matilda gave up the dummy around 13 months, but kept her wrap (blankie). Because of her sleep issues we have actually encouraged her to hold onto a few comfort items to help her sleep so she has her wrap and now a doll she takes to bed with her. We won't actively encourage her not to have one. If we go somewhere without the wrap she often will grap a piece of fabric & use that, although she prefers muslin wraps to anything else.... with number 2 on the way we think that the more comfort Matilda can get the better.