A young mother is faced with a lot of questions related to caring for a baby. Among them - is it necessary to use a pacifier or is it harmful to the baby? Pacifiers are certainly handy when falling asleep or walking in public places, but won't they harm your baby?
If the baby is breastfeeding, first of all, the correct grip on the nipple of the breast must be formed. The nipple grabbing technique is completely different. Therefore, in order not to create unnecessary problems for breastfeeding, it is better to postpone the use of the nipple at least until the baby is 3-4 months old.
When a baby cries, he is usually hungry, worried about something, or just wants to be with his mother. First of all, you need to establish the cause of the tears, eliminate it, and only then, if necessary, use the nipple. The dummy should not replace mom.
Some babies have an increased need to suck. But this does not mean that they need a nipple. They can do with their fingers. In a baby, they are always clean (unlike the dummy, which now and then ends up on the floor).
Experts disagree on whether the use of the nipple affects the formation of a child's bite. Therefore, at the moment there is no reason to exclude the negative effect of the pacifier on the baby's teeth.
It is often difficult to wean a baby off a pacifier. Consider whether the comfort of using a pacifier is worth the challenges of weaning.
