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Both of my children used a soother. My daughter only until 18 months and my son until he was about 2 1/2. He was more dependent on it then she was, I thought he'd never get rid of it. But finally he did. Some children need it more than others. I know someone whose children did not take it at all and there were times she wished they did. She was unable to find something to comfort them. I also know some parents who insisted on taking it away by a certain age, but the children were not ready to give it up and it they went through a very difficult time. Everyone, parent and child, were very stressed. Every child is different. You have to do what is right for you and the baby. Some people will agree with you, and some will not, just do what you feel is right.
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"Toughness is in the soul and spirit, not in muscles." ~Alex Karras
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