tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10009339.post698478199191184733..comments2024-02-20T08:24:41.908+00:00Comments on PEAS ON TOAST: dummygatePeas on Toasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03349482085062035903noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10009339.post-74038559501313666732014-05-26T08:54:30.162+01:002014-05-26T08:54:30.162+01:00Just to add to the chorus- go dummies, go! My son ...Just to add to the chorus- go dummies, go! My son gave his up at 3 and my daughter will hopefully too. It's a really useful tool, especially for us with niggly ones. When he's a bit bigger, especially when he starts speaking, try to keep the dummy for sleep time only. xx<br /><br />PS. Old reader here (in Durbs, SA) who hasn't visited your blog for ages. So much has happened. I'm sorry about Molly :( But I'm thrilled for you to be on this wild and wonderful journey of parenthood and wish you and the Brit all the best! Looking forward to keeping up with the adventure via your blog which I'm so glad to have found again. TerriTerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08246137218353287047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10009339.post-78751722989975729202014-05-05T12:40:11.378+01:002014-05-05T12:40:11.378+01:00I have three boys - 13; 15 and 18 ... all had dumm...I have three boys - 13; 15 and 18 ... all had dummies, all turned out perfectly well both psychologically and orthodontically so please don't stress so much! All three slept in our bed at one point or another, all three took ages to give up their juice cups and be potty trained ... so many people made me feel like they might all turn out to be serial killers .. and they're not, not at all, they're amazing, intelligent, loving, awesome boys and I'm overwhelmingly proud of them all. Do what works for you, don't sweat the small stuff.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10009339.post-32836669317908712442014-05-05T04:06:40.700+01:002014-05-05T04:06:40.700+01:00Thank you all for each and every one of your comme...Thank you all for each and every one of your comments here - been glued to your responses! <br /><br />Its helped me to feel like I'm doing mostly the right thing. Although Seb often spits it out, so it looks like he isn't that keen on it anyway :( Gah!Peas on Toasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03349482085062035903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10009339.post-69575002050868258512014-05-04T22:12:43.149+01:002014-05-04T22:12:43.149+01:00I agree with MeeA. Fuck 'em. Come to Cape Town...I agree with MeeA. Fuck 'em. Come to Cape Town where every single babe I know has a dummy except for the ones that refuse to take them.<br /><br />PS. my dad is a paed and he reckons dummy for the win especially if you have a sucky baby. Oliver took a dummy from day 1 and he's a happier baby for it. <br /><br />PPS. Orthodontic issues from dummies have not been proven. The proven cause of orthodontic issues is sucking your thumb which comes from .......wait for it..... not allowing your child a dummy!Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13673687473449267186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10009339.post-43907597047934488102014-05-04T08:20:30.407+01:002014-05-04T08:20:30.407+01:00Ah, Peas. Fuck the haters!
If it's making you...Ah, Peas. Fuck the haters! <br />If it's making your lives easier and your baby continues to grow and you're all happier, use the damned dummy!<br />Habits can be broken and orthodontic issues can be fixed with braces later on. <br />You've found a solution to a potentially devastating problem (many a new mom and baby have suffered horribly from anxiety and depression due to colic and the resulting feelings of desperation inadequacy); You've found something that works for you. You're a fucking rock star! <br />MeeAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13857981201712950144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10009339.post-65200711448901155352014-05-02T10:54:29.947+01:002014-05-02T10:54:29.947+01:00I went through the same angst. But my paediatricia...I went through the same angst. But my paediatrician said that up until four months, the dummy is not habit-forming - so you have a gap. After that, it's hard to take it away. But we travel a lot and my little girl would happily suck on her dummy, apparently naturally decompressing her ears while other little sprogs on board screamed their lungs out because of ear pain. So there's a bonus!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08972365235127197487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10009339.post-90318744180687308202014-05-01T20:59:10.737+01:002014-05-01T20:59:10.737+01:00**big deal, not big teeth. haha.**big deal, not big teeth. haha.Nicole Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175936330350219416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10009339.post-12174029951244832682014-05-01T20:58:05.275+01:002014-05-01T20:58:05.275+01:00He will, like most things, grow out of it - and, r...He will, like most things, grow out of it - and, really, it doesnt matter if he loves it. Just like its not a big teeth if he gets teeth late or walks later than the other kids his age. It will come with time and in 5 years time, none of it will matter anyway because you will have a basket full of new experiences to deal with. :)Nicole Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175936330350219416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10009339.post-71749277972172257692014-05-01T17:50:17.803+01:002014-05-01T17:50:17.803+01:00Absolutely NOTHING wrong with using a dummy. Both ...Absolutely NOTHING wrong with using a dummy. Both my kids used dummies and gave them up at 3. No dental problems at all. And remember - whatever works - don't ever worry about what other people think or say, just do what is right for you. Good luck (and enjoy the dummy!)Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17457431630538557391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10009339.post-12303492813026013342014-05-01T12:03:55.801+01:002014-05-01T12:03:55.801+01:00The way I see it - babies have a need to suck - th...The way I see it - babies have a need to suck - that's why the dummy works so well. The sucking of the dummy actually helps the digestive system to work - which is why it helps with wind as well. If it makes your baby happy then it can't be that awful - besides which, these days the dummies are so well designed that the tooth thing isn't such a big deal anymore - the decent ones are all orthodontist approved. I also find it quite sad that we are made to feel guilty for giving our babies something which so obviously helps them to be happier babies - and something which doesn't affect their health long-term as far as I've ever heard. But good luck and hope the colic ends soon!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972805666804159138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10009339.post-31369613833986441282014-04-30T16:45:47.048+01:002014-04-30T16:45:47.048+01:00My hat off to you for holding out so long!!! Nothi...My hat off to you for holding out so long!!! Nothing to worry about. My little granddaughter reminds me of Maggie Simpson! Her brother on the other hand was more prone to colic and gave it up without any woes before he turned 1. Both my kids had one - it is not a big deal. Relax and enjoy the quiet it brings. :)Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15422839647786688307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10009339.post-44672460054597384812014-04-30T15:23:55.627+01:002014-04-30T15:23:55.627+01:00I think like many things Baby, people blow the pro...I think like many things Baby, people blow the problems out of all proportion. Show me one kid in school who still needs a dummy. Yeah, thought not. <br />Whatever works and keeps one sane is the way to go!<br />xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10009339.post-39120418071232552582014-04-30T15:23:23.466+01:002014-04-30T15:23:23.466+01:00Actually yes, I have seen a 25yr old walking aroun...Actually yes, I have seen a 25yr old walking around sucking a dummy - but I'm not talking about ravers back in the 90's / early 2000's :)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09538436874398039367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10009339.post-85050081080543056722014-04-30T15:20:30.998+01:002014-04-30T15:20:30.998+01:00Aaaah, dummies - one of the many 'secrets'...Aaaah, dummies - one of the many 'secrets' you'll discover that people claim not to do, but actually do 'do' as you continue on your journey. Don't be so hard on yourself. What's good for you is ultimately good for baby! Happy mother = happy baby. Besides, have you ever seen a 25yr old walking around sucking a dummy?!? Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09538436874398039367noreply@blogger.com