Dummies (also called pacifiers or soothers) are widely used by mums to help soothe babies, encourage them to sleep or stop them crying. There is also some evidence to suggest that using a dummy can ...

Babies have been observed even to suck their thumb whilst still in the womb! So what are the pros and cons of offering a dummy? Having a dummy can be a great comfort to a baby, long before he or she ...

Dummies can be very soothing for young babies and, as they get older, can become very attached. But they can also be a source of stress for parents, as there are lots of questions that go ...

Dummies are not for every baby - or every parent ... they accept it and find it comforting,” Kerry says there are two big “nos” when it comes to introducing dummies: they should never ...