Put loads of dummies in the cot. When your baby wakes and cries for the dummy, go into her and guide her hand to where the pile of dummies are. Do this for about a week. The following week you should give her some time to find a dummy when she wakes. Something soft and tactile is perfect for stroking as your baby drifts off to sleep, but make sure there’s no loose fur pile that your baby could breathe in. And keep the colours pale. Babies are easily stimulated by bright colours and you want your baby to be soothed by her comforter, not ready to play!

When looking for a good baby comforter you should make sure that it is safe, washable, aesthetically pleasing, and replaceable and will do a good job. Make sure that they are soft, cuddly and friendly items as well. You don’t want your baby to choose their own only for you to find out they could choke on a loose button, or that it will get stained after one week or that once it gets lost it is gone for good.They can be viewed as unhygienic and unhealthy, or as a trendy fashion accessory. And while some parents find the baby dummy causes significant sleep problems, others view them as a lifesaver in establishing healthy sleep habits. It might sound a little superficial but it does help if you your little one’s lovey is cute. After all, will be part of your family for years to come! We love our sleepytot, and it is without doubt the best thing we bought for our son. Wonderful product and would highly highly recommend.”

Sleepytot's award winning baby comforters have little velcro paws which can hold onto dummies, soothers or teethers. The Millpond Child Sleep Clinic recommend them as a way of helping little ones find their dummies easily at night and return to sleep without fully waking. Please note that some cot bars are too wide for his paws to completely wrap around. If this is the case for you and you still wish to attach him to the cot in the early days we suggest you use a D ring.For some babies, this is no problem. They use their dummy to fall asleep and then sleep all night so everyone’s happy. For others, it’s a different story. At first, baby sleeps really well. Usually until she’s about three or four months old. And then sleep cycles start to establish more clearly and before we know it, we’re getting up 5 times a night to replace the dummy. Seven month old babies are more likely to explore objects in their sleeping environments than younger babies. Some babies over seven months of age may appreciate a small object such as a soft toy to provide comfort and connection (transitional object1) during times of separation from their parent.