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Thumb sucking or dummy, which is better for my baby’s teeth?

Thumb sucking or dummy, which is better for my baby’s teeth?

Babies are naturally driven to suck - after all, their survival depends on it. Though sucking isn’t always restricted to the breast or bottle and some babies also love to suck on their thumb, fingers and/or a pacifier (dummy). Many parents are concerned about the impact of finger/thumb or dummy sucking on their child’s teeth and wonder which is better.  
Sleep Tip 7 - Sleep Associations!

Sleep Tip 7 - Sleep Associations!

The way your baby drifts to sleep is how they understand sleep happens. Whatever experience they have had, is what they learn to expect, or what th...
Three Common Sleep Associations and How to Manage Them

Three Common Sleep Associations and How to Manage Them

Most babies and children have sleep associations or dependencies which help them go to sleep. Dummies, breast or bottle feeds and co-sleeping are the most common. Over time, babies can build a real dependency on needing these as cues to go to sleep. 
Gentle Tips to Support Baby Sleep

Gentle Tips to Support Baby Sleep

There are very kind and supportive ways to support sleep that just don’t need to include behavioural interventions such as controlled crying.