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Does dummy/thumb sucking deserve the bad rap? with Speech Pathologist, Jess

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In our 179th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat to Jess. Jess is a speech pathologist and we chat to her all about thumb sucking and dummy use. This can be a pretty heated topic where parents have so many questions like, ‘what damage am I causing?’ versus ‘I need to use this to survive!’

  • Dummy versus thumb sucking. Is one better than the other?
  • Is there anything we can do to encourage thumb sucking? Or are some kids just into it and others aren’t?
  • Conversely, should we discourage thumb sucking and use a dummy instead?
  • What are the main concerns with thumb/finger sucking?
  • How would we go about weaning thumb/finger sucking? And how do we do it at night?
  • Everyone seems to be getting braces when they’re older nowadays, so why does it matter if our bubs move their teeth around with their thumbs?
  • What can we do if their thumbs keep getting blistered and sore?
  • Dummies — do they deserve the bad rap that they get?
  • What are the pros and cons of dummies?
  • When should we introduce the dummy?
  • Do dummies reduce the risk of SIDS?
  • If our bubs are less than one year old, what is the best way to wean a dummy?
  • How often are we supposed to be replacing and/or sterilising dummies? 
  • And SO MUCH MORE!!!

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