Studies have shown that prolonged use of pacifiers may result in increased ear infections, malformations in teeth and other oral structures, and/or speech and language delays.

Can a dummy cause speech delay?

A child using a dummy, regularly, beyond the age of 12 months could be more likely to struggle to develop speech sounds made the front of the mouth including p, b, t , d, s and may then need speech therapy.

Do Dummies affect speech development?

Dummies impact the articulation of speech and distort vocalisation, preventing babies from babbling or making cooing noises and toddlers from having conversations.