Understand how dummies can actually support your baby’s feeding, oral development, and sleep. Learn the evidence behind dummy use so you can make confident choices that protect your baby’s development, instead of accidentally working against it.
Get expert insights from an Endorsed Midwife, IBCLC, and Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist. Benefit from years of real-world experience supporting parents just like you, backed by current research and hands-on clinical expertise in infant feeding and oral health.
Access bonus tools to protect your baby’s developing mouth and body. From practical oral therapy tips to gentle weaning strategies and feeding checklist, you’ll have everything you need to make dummy use a safe, supportive part of your daily routine.
About The Gentle Dummy Guide
Choosing the right dummy (pacifier) can make a big difference to your baby’s feeding, oral development, and sleep, but with so many options and conflicting advice, it’s easy to feel unsure. The Gentle Dummy Guide is your evidence-based, parent-friendly roadmap to making confident choices. Whether you’re breastfeeding, bottle feeding, or doing both, you’ll discover: ~ Which dummies support feeding and oral development (and which can get in the way) ~ How to protect your baby’s developing mouth, jaw, and airway from day one ~ Real-life, practical tips for using a dummy without sabotaging breastfeeding or bottle feeding success ~ Gentle weaning strategies for when it’s time to say goodbye to the dummy Created by an Endorsed Midwife, IBCLC, and Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist, this guide blends research with hands-on experience to help you avoid dummy drama and protect your baby’s development. Plus, you’ll get bonus checklist, oral therapy activities, and nervous system regulation tips to support your baby’s feeding, growth, and comfort. Make the dummy work for you, not against you. Grab your copy today and start making informed, confident choices for your baby.
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About the Creator
Hi, I’m Brenda, Endorsed Midwife, IBCLC, and Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist. Every day in my clinic, I see parents trying to navigate dummy use with conflicting advice and a whole lot of guesswork. That’s why I created The Gentle Dummy Guide, to give you the clarity, confidence, and evidence-based know-how you need. Whether you’re introducing a dummy, thinking about weaning, or just want to make sure it’s not affecting your baby’s feeding or development, this guide walks you through what actually matters, backed by research and my hands-on experience supporting hundreds of families.
What Other Parents Are Asking
Discover how The Gentle Dummy Guide is making a difference in the lives of parents just like you.
Is it true that some dummies are better for oral development than others?
Yes, shape and design matter more than most people realise. The wrong dummy can affect tongue posture, palate shape, and even airway development, while the right one can support healthy oral function. Inside the guide, I show you exactly which features to look for and which to avoid.
Can dummy use affect breastfeeding or bottle feeding?
Absolutely! But it’s not always about if you use a dummy, it’s about how and when. In the guide, you’ll learn how to maintain your milk supply, protect your baby’s latch, and keep bottle feeding skills on track while still getting the soothing benefits of a dummy.
When should I think about weaning off the dummy?
Timing is everything. While every baby is different, there’s a sweet spot for supporting healthy oral and airway development. The guide shows you the signs to look for and gives you step-by-step, gentle weaning strategies that work, without tears for you or your baby.
Can dummy use really affect my baby’s sleep or feeding?
Absolutely, and it’s not always in the way you think. The right dummy, used in the right way, can calm your baby, support better sleep, and make settling easier. But the wrong type, or overuse, can interfere with feeding cues, tongue movement, and even contribute to restless nights or sleep-disordered breathing. The Gentle Dummy Guide breaks it all down so you know exactly what to look for, what to avoid, and how to make sure dummy use works for your baby and not against them. You’ll get clear, practical tips you can start using tonight to help your baby sleep better and feed more effectively.
The Gentle Dummy Guide: Expert Guide to Protect Your Baby's Feeding, Sleep and Oral Health.
Whether you're introducing a dummy, thinking about weaning, or just want to be sure it's not impacting feeding, sleep or development - The Gentle Dummy Guide gives you the clarity you need. Inside, you'll discover: ~How to choose the right dummy to support oral and airway development ~ Signs it's time to wean (and exactly how to do it without tears) ~ Common mistakes parents make with dummy use and how to avoid them ~ Practical tips you can start using tonight to help your baby feed better and sleep more peacefully Backed by evidence and created by an Endorsed Midwife, IBCLC and Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist, this guide is the shortcut to dummy confidence. No guesswork, no conflicting advice, just expert answers you can trust.
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