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When deciding if a pacifierĀ is right for you and your baby, the choice is entirely yours. Every baby is different, and itās best to trust your parental instincts. Ā
To help you decide, let's run through when pacifiers can be introduced, some of the advantages and disadvantages of pacifiers, and how you can introduce a pacifier safely.Ā Ā
Some parents don't include a pacifier (or binky) in their baby's routine at all and manage without one, but others do choose to use a pacifier to soothe them when they're unsettled or crying and find that a pacifier satisfies their baby's natural non-nutritive sucking reflex when they're not feeding.Ā
Others discover that even though they were initially against the idea of using a pacifier, they change their mind when their baby is born, and that's ok!Ā
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Pacifiers can satisfy a baby's natural sucking instincts when they're not feeding, and many find sucking on a pacifier very soothing when they're distressed or trying to fall asleep. They can also provide relief during times of stress, for example, if you're attending a medical appointment.Ā
Finally, although more research is needed in this area and the exact correlation is unclear, there've been studies suggesting that pacifier use alongside breastfeeding may reduce the risk of cot death - also known as sudden infant death syndrome or SIDS.Ā
Pacifiers get dropped on the floor regularly and can carry bacteria if they're not kept thoroughly clean. This may lead to increased infections and tummy upsets, so be sure to regularly sterilize your baby's pacifiers, and always keep a few spares handy to replace any dirty pacifiers that end up on the floor.Ā
If they're used for too long, pacifiers may affect how a baby's teeth grow, which is why it's best to always use pacifiers that adhere to the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendations for pacifiers, and take your baby for their first visit to the dentist once their first tooth emerges.Ā
Using a pacifier for a prolonged amount of time may stop your baby from babbling and therefore slow the process of learning to talk.
Baby pacifiers are small and can easily get dropped or lost, so itās a good idea to have a few at any one time so you always have spares ready to soothe. When you first get started, it might help to give a few different pacifier styles a go to find out which one your baby likes best.Ā
Yes, they can. To help establish a regular sleep routine, you can offer your baby a pacifier before you put them down to sleep (during the day or night) alongside following other safe sleep guidelines.Ā
If their pacifier falls out of your baby's mouth while they're asleep and they don't wake up, there's no need to put it back in. If they do wake up, they'll soon let you know if they want it back again!Ā
Our Breast-Like Nighttime Pacifiers glow in the dark so they're easier to find in the middle of the night!Ā
It's important to note that not all babies will like a pacifier and you should never force your baby to accept their pacifier.Ā
If your baby seems to be resisting their pacifier, try offering it when they're more relaxed or towards the end of a feed, but if they continue to refuse their pacifier, don't force them as this will only cause more distress for you both.Ā