HI Anna

I got rid of the dummy when my DS was around 7 months old as i couldn't put up with the wakings 3 or 4 times a night to put it back in again. It was the best thing i ever did. I started with the morning sleep because he was the most tired and ready for sleep at this one. I found he only cried for about 5 to 10 minutes before putting himself to sleep - i was very determined so from then on there was no more dummy, they were all thrown out. I settled him back to sleep at night by patting him on the back. After a few days he started sleeping through the night. I think that it is important that when you decide to get rid of the dummy you can't bring it back at all. Maybe you could try the crying thing as you might be surprised (as i was) at how little time it takes. All babies are different and i think i was maybe lucky that it wasn't such a big deal for my DS. You never know you may also find it not so bad.

Good Luck.