Bub #1, both dummy and breastfed- spat breast when I sneezed at 4 weeks, dummy stayed until 2 years.

Bub #2 ditto for above, except spat breast at 4months due to being a rubber neck! lmao!

Bub#3 Same again, but lasted 3 months before giving up the breast.

Bub#4 No dummy due to her refusal to take it (more sleepless nights for me) and breastfeed for 5 months- gave up when #5 was on the way.  She does suck her thumb.

Bub#5 No dummy, still breastfeeding at 9months.  We didn't even offer the dummy with her, instead, I opted to feed her in my bed overnight, which is still what happens.  No having to get up to replug, which is a pain especially in winter!  Oh, she is an occassional thumb sucker.

Ultimately, it is your choice.  You have to go with what feels right for you, not what the so called professionals recommend because they aren't the ones who have to pace the hall at night.

They do say it is not recommended.  That said I used one with both of mine and they were both long term breastfeeders.  However I woudl wait until breastfeeding is well established before introducing it, to save "nipple confusion".

I have known a number of friends successfully b/f AND use dummies, so it must be possible. I cant remember when they introduced the dummy, possibly at the 6 weeks to avoid nipple confusion. Perhaps someone else knows for sure. DD2 didnt object to a dummy after that stage, but she always preferred me!