Boonie Hound Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 What's the sheds considered oppinion on the use of dummies...or soothers - or so they're called in the magazines...for babies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibster. Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 I hate seeing 3 year olds wandering around still hooked on the things so I'd say a big no Supercheese R250 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Whitley Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 but nubile 18 year olds sucking them is a different matter Sorry, I forgot to take my pills this morning M1 7 SMW 1.4-now-1.8K Mem.No. 10376 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossybee Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 My 1st had one, but my 2nd didn't. The bad theory is that prolonged use can affect the child's bite (i.e. top teeth protrude further forward than the lower teeth) Plus it can be a bugger to wean the kid off the dummy too (although we said Santa was going to give pressies one year & take away the dummy, because she was now a "big" girl) Mind games are wonderful 😳 Rrrrrosssssssssss!!! here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossybee Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 Further to Paul's post, I've seen kids far older than 3 with them, and it disgusts me, as does parents who pick them up off the floor and pop, straight back in le gob... So a definite no. Try all the hugs, nappy changing, winding, checking for colic, giving a bottle, relieving constipation (that's all I can think of for now 😳) before going for the soother... Rrrrrosssssssssss!!! here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boonie Hound Posted August 4, 2004 Author Share Posted August 4, 2004 I tried offering him money but he just threw up - the kids of today.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossybee Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 Make the most of it - they don't refuse money for long.... 😳 Rrrrrosssssssssss!!! here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibster. Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 Stop his pocket money Supercheese R250 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossybee Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 Aye, that'll teach 'im ❗ Rrrrrosssssssssss!!! here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boonie Hound Posted August 4, 2004 Author Share Posted August 4, 2004 I could imprison his fluffly Zebra called Trifle - that'll show him. The kids nearly 4 weeks old - surely he can cook his own food by now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not a Postman Pat Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 Never mind all that eco-warrior/new age tree-hugger crap You will only hear it from people who no longer have teeny ones and can't remember, or have never tried to bring a child up Soothers have their place in the scheme of things. Young Plantagenet Mufasa is 4 months old and we haven't had to use one yet (one of the suggestions listed by Ross usually works at the moment), but I have no doubt we will use one later - it can be pretty useful around teething time. However, you will want to make sure that you wean young R400 off it at some point - there are plenty of mind games available that will do the trick Poopoo-san and his not quite black and white cat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossybee Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 Forgot teething gel / anbesol liquid Actually, maybe early days yet, but I can't stress enough how important a wee bottle of anbesol is to have handy in yer bathroom cabinet. When the wee fella starts his teething pains, you'll know ❗ We are currently experiencing our nearly-6yr-old daughter's "growing pains" (achy limbs in the main) Oh the joys 😳 [gooey] (Still worth every complaint though ) [/gooey] Rrrrrosssssssssss!!! here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil.cavanagh Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 so not ONLY is Ross: 1) Hen Pecked 2) Soft Northener what can't take his beer BUT ALSO 3) Nampy Pamby Clucky Gooeey Eyed SOFTIE 😬 😬 hmm.. starting to wonder if there is a reason why Paul and I are single... might have to see if the ladies of middlesbrough have any opinions on the matter this evening... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boonie Hound Posted August 4, 2004 Author Share Posted August 4, 2004 Surely they should make car alarms using baby cries - Although painful on the ears he is a bit cute when the old bottom lip starts going as he revs up for a good squeal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossybee Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 Boonie is now number 3 too Rrrrrosssssssssss!!! here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric McLoughlin Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 I've had an idea for a book - "Dummies for Dummies". They were always called "Soothers" in Ireland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 Surely he's too young for boiled throat sweets just yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibster. Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 After a night on lager and Woodbines the lad needs something 😳 Supercheese R250 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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