OHbaby! Forums : Heh heh.... and another https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 03:28:56 +0000 Fri, 06 Feb 2009 21:30:06 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.10 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=24323 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Heh heh.... and another : I have only got Avent ones, never...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24323&PID=607839&title=heh-heh--and-another#607839 Author: Natalie_G
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Posted: 06 February 2009 at 9:30pm

I have only got Avent ones, never thought of trying NUK ones too.

I find the Avent comfort suckers are good nice and big for the baby to attach to.]]> Fri, 06 Feb 2009 21:30:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24323&PID=607839&title=heh-heh--and-another#607839 <![CDATA[Heh heh.... and another : I was against them as well until...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24323&PID=607814&title=heh-heh--and-another#607814 Author: peanut butter
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Posted: 06 February 2009 at 9:02pm

I was against them as well until Tom came along and I tried one and he instantly settled.  He still has it but only for bed time.  He has to cough it up before he gets out of bed.  however he often finds one he has hidden under the bed and will come out of his room with it. 

 

One day we will ditch it but at this stage hes happy so I am happy.

 

Havent tried it wih James yet and to be honest I think I would rather not but that seems hypocritical.

]]> Fri, 06 Feb 2009 21:02:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24323&PID=607814&title=heh-heh--and-another#607814 <![CDATA[Heh heh.... and another : kakapo wrote:If you can put...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24323&PID=607741&title=heh-heh--and-another#607741 Author: fire_engine
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Posted: 06 February 2009 at 7:40pm

Originally posted by kakapo kakapo wrote:

If you can put up with it for a wee while longer, Daniel should learn how to find it himself and put it back in on his own Flissty?



He does put it back in (thankfully). The thing that concerns me is his look of desperation as he searches for it in the cot!]]> Fri, 06 Feb 2009 19:40:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24323&PID=607741&title=heh-heh--and-another#607741 <![CDATA[Heh heh.... and another : If you can put up with it for...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24323&PID=607592&title=heh-heh--and-another#607592 Author: kakapo
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Posted: 06 February 2009 at 2:41pm

If you can put up with it for a wee while longer, Daniel should learn how to find it himself and put it back in on his own Flissty? We're going to wait until Jimmy is old enough to understand and then tell him eg "Santa needs it for another baby" or some such lie . I don't really mind him using them at the moment - he's only allowed them in bed, and more often than not spits them out quite quickly anyways.

Laurie, personally I don't like the latex ones as they seem to wear out faster - looked like the teat part was peeling, whereas the silicon ones lasted longer and were easier to keep clean. Have only tried the Tommee Tippee latex ones though. Jimmy now has Avent silicone ones that glow in the dark, which is quite handy!

]]> Fri, 06 Feb 2009 14:41:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24323&PID=607592&title=heh-heh--and-another#607592 <![CDATA[Heh heh.... and another : LOL aliasmum - I hate them too,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24323&PID=607561&title=heh-heh--and-another#607561 Author: fire_engine
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Posted: 06 February 2009 at 1:26pm

LOL aliasmum - I hate them too, but they work

Daniel didn't take one till 11 weeks - when I tried at 10 weeks, it would trigger his gag reflex and he'd vomit it out. The sonographer at the hospital was the one who got him to take it - he dipped the end in sucrose syrup (sugar and water - very effective at pain killing in babies under 4 months), and that got him taking it. I know it's not PC, but could you dip it in something (not honey cos they're not allowed it under 12 months) to see if that would help?

We used a cheapo we got free in hospital - called "happy" something - have a big bulb nipple and are about $3. We use a mix of that, NUK and avent.

Might have to start a thread on how to get rid of it ....]]> Fri, 06 Feb 2009 13:26:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24323&PID=607561&title=heh-heh--and-another#607561 <![CDATA[Heh heh.... and another : I have a Nuk one as well and Cooper...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24323&PID=607284&title=heh-heh--and-another#607284 Author: AandCsmum
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Posted: 05 February 2009 at 10:42pm

I have a Nuk one as well and Cooper took to that really well.

I was against Dummy's too but each baby is very different!

No confusion here, If it comes out & he doesnt' want it and is actually hungry he won't allow me to put it back in. I've gone from 1 hourly snacks to proper feeds at the right intervals.

Funny is he only needs it during the day!]]> Thu, 05 Feb 2009 22:42:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24323&PID=607284&title=heh-heh--and-another#607284 <![CDATA[Heh heh.... and another : Hey if the dummy does not work...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24323&PID=607279&title=heh-heh--and-another#607279 Author: McPloppy
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Posted: 05 February 2009 at 10:34pm

Hey if the dummy does not work try putting his thumb in his mouth ]]> Thu, 05 Feb 2009 22:34:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24323&PID=607279&title=heh-heh--and-another#607279 <![CDATA[Heh heh.... and another : I think they say dummies are good...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24323&PID=607216&title=heh-heh--and-another#607216 Author: busyissy
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Posted: 05 February 2009 at 9:36pm

I think they say dummies are good for reflux babies because if you are sucking and sollowing the acid can't rise up the throat. Thats the theory anyway, Isobelle just throws up around her dummy. Whenever I go in she is sleeping in a puddle of sick, constantly worried about her choaking but she won't settle to sleep without the dummy so can't take it away. Thats the only problem with dummies is that they do get so dependant on them.]]> Thu, 05 Feb 2009 21:36:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24323&PID=607216&title=heh-heh--and-another#607216 <![CDATA[Heh heh.... and another : We use the avent ones and he suckles...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24323&PID=606843&title=heh-heh--and-another#606843 Author: FionaO
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Posted: 05 February 2009 at 3:03pm

We use the avent ones and he suckles for a few minutes and then very assertively pushes it out with some force with his tongue, its like thats it thats all I needed thanks. Sometimes he spits it out so hard I am sure it will wake him but it doesn't. I find the dummy essential in the middle of the night if he wakes at all, i just pop it in and walk out, he sucks and spits it out and carries on sleeping

He hasn't formed much attachment as we never use it in the day for anything not even in the car anymore which we did when he was tiny.

Oh and I really think it helped Finley learn to suck harder, he was so useless at it and holding a dummy in just seems to have helped somehow.

I bought the 3+ months avent recently and they are just too big, so we back to 0-3. ]]> Thu, 05 Feb 2009 15:03:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24323&PID=606843&title=heh-heh--and-another#606843 <![CDATA[Heh heh.... and another : Cool, will try a NUK one and see...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24323&PID=606782&title=heh-heh--and-another#606782 Author: KiwiL
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Posted: 05 February 2009 at 2:18pm

Cool, will try a NUK one and see how we get on.

I am hoping to use it as a calming tool before bed, as he always used to like to have a wee comfort suck (and he still roots for it, which breaks my heart).

Maybe that's what he's upset about? In any case, fingers crossed it works. It's horrible seeing him so sad. ]]> Thu, 05 Feb 2009 14:18:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24323&PID=606782&title=heh-heh--and-another#606782 <![CDATA[Heh heh.... and another : I am using the NUK ones too. We...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24323&PID=606763&title=heh-heh--and-another#606763 Author: BeLoved
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Posted: 05 February 2009 at 1:54pm

I am using the NUK ones too. We are using the silicon ones that have a really light attachment things IYKWIM so they dont seem to fall out as easily. I do something naughty though I tie a muslin to the dummy and Heidi sleeps on her side (using a wedge) so I kinda prop it in so it will only come out if she spits it out when shes relaxed and asleep, which she always does and then I just move it away.

I have found I only need to use the dummy if she is really upset at bedtime otherwise she goes to sleep without it. Sometimes she sucks on it for while calms down & lets it go all within a couple of minutes so I just take it away after that.

They say dummies are good for reflux babies, cant remember why though?]]> Thu, 05 Feb 2009 13:54:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24323&PID=606763&title=heh-heh--and-another#606763 <![CDATA[Heh heh.... and another : We use the Avent ones, Callum...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24323&PID=606761&title=heh-heh--and-another#606761 Author: kiwisj
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Posted: 05 February 2009 at 1:52pm

We use the Avent ones, Callum doesn't seem to like the NUK ones at the mo unless he's desperate! Like Saffron said, he just sucks until he's totally relaxed and then it falls out. He's getting better at keeping it in for longer on his own (sometimes I have to shove it back in a few times) but so far I try to use it as a last resort at home because I can't be bothered sitting in the room for 30 minutes putting it in his mouth. We use it a lot when we're getting Callum off to sleep while we're out and about though.

If it falls out once he's asleep (and he can resettle without it later in his nap) then that's good - less likely to get dependant on it, it's just for calming him at the beginning

Re interfering with feeding. Definitely hasn't here. Callum was given a pacifier in the NICU and at first I wasn't that happy BUT it's sposed to help them learn to suck and swallow and now *they* say that dummy use can prevent SIDS .. I think because they remember to breathe while they're sucking or something.]]> Thu, 05 Feb 2009 13:52:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24323&PID=606761&title=heh-heh--and-another#606761 <![CDATA[Heh heh.... and another : We use a nuk dummy too .. (oh...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24323&PID=606757&title=heh-heh--and-another#606757 Author: lilfatty
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Posted: 05 February 2009 at 1:49pm

We use a nuk dummy too .. (oh and get a dummy clip!) comes in handy when they lose it lol]]> Thu, 05 Feb 2009 13:49:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24323&PID=606757&title=heh-heh--and-another#606757 <![CDATA[Heh heh.... and another : Definately try the NUK ones, latex...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24323&PID=606749&title=heh-heh--and-another#606749 Author: busyissy
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Posted: 05 February 2009 at 1:44pm

Definately try the NUK ones, latex teats. They are very light and the teat part of the dummy is formed so they can latch on to it properly. When they are little they will often only suck the dummy until they fall asleep and it just falls out when their little mouths relax. ]]> Thu, 05 Feb 2009 13:44:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24323&PID=606749&title=heh-heh--and-another#606749 <![CDATA[Heh heh.... and another : The NUK ones that are a funny...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24323&PID=606736&title=heh-heh--and-another#606736 Author: kebakat
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Posted: 05 February 2009 at 1:36pm

The NUK ones that are a funny shape are really good]]> Thu, 05 Feb 2009 13:36:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24323&PID=606736&title=heh-heh--and-another#606736 <![CDATA[Heh heh.... and another : ** Hangs head in embarrassment....**...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24323&PID=606727&title=heh-heh--and-another#606727 Author: KiwiL
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Posted: 05 February 2009 at 1:30pm

** Hangs head in embarrassment....**

Lots of you have recommended a dummy to me, for various reasons.

We shied away from dummies, on the advice of Plunket, as sometimes they can interfere with feeding. But now he is bottle fed, I thought maybe it would be worth trying one.... hoping to improve his sucking coordination, and also to help him self-settle.

I fear I could be making things worse for myself if a dummy attachment is formed, but I am willing to try anything to make the wee man a bit happier at the moment.

So, does anyone know of a good dummy to try? Jackson is 4.5 months and uses the NUK wide teats on his bottles.

I tried a dummy just today for his midday nap, and he seemed ok with it. Had a wee suck, but fell out soon after falling asleep. But it is a 0 - 3 month Avent one, so probably not suitable for long term use!]]> Thu, 05 Feb 2009 13:30:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24323&PID=606727&title=heh-heh--and-another#606727