Nicholas is 3 months now and I am considering getting rid of the dummy. We practically forced it on him to start with as he has reflux and we were told by dr's and the CHN that a dummy was a good thing. Now, I am wanted to get rid of it as he has become dependant on it to settle, so when it falls out, he cries for it. I can't remember having this with my DD, she had a dummy until she was 2 1/2, but then threw it away herself! Good luck with it, I hate him crying, but I think it is to be expected until they get used to it.