Although I had a baby 18 months ago - for the life of me, I can't remember when I gave him a dummy. I imagine it was fairly early on as he was starving (took a few days to realise I had no milk)... and he was always crying...


But I've just had another baby - who is incredibly placid.
I have been able to breastfeed... although I've had to supplement as well.
She rarely cries... but on the odd occassion that she has, my step-mum has said "have you got a dummy"...

I haven't given her a dummy at all... yet.

I have no issues with a dummy - and would rather that any day to sucking thumbs (terrified of them distorting their teeth). And as my 18mo is proof - a dummy can be very helpful at bedtime. That is the only time my DS has his dummy.

I was just wondering when others gave their babies dummies...