Dummies and Baby Sleep: When They Help and When They Become a Problem

Dummies, also known as pacifiers or soothers, can be one of those surprisingly controversial parenting topics.

But I don’t think they need to be.

There is nothing inherently wrong with using a dummy. Some babies love them, some aren’t particularly interested, and some babies have a much stronger desire to suck than others.

What matters is understanding what the dummy is doing for your baby, whether it’s working well for…