When a child appears in a family, mothers and fathers have many questions related to the development of the baby, care and upbringing. One such question concerns the appropriateness of using pacifiers and nipples.
Instructions
Step 1
The need to suck is inherent in almost all newborn babies. The sucking reflex refers to unconditioned reflexes and has a different degree of severity in different children. Long before its birth, the fetus sucks a finger in the womb. Then, when the baby is born, sucking on the mother's breast includes a number of processes in his body that actively contribute to the development of the brain, digestive system, endocrine and respiratory systems.
Step 2
If your baby is not breastfed often enough and for the right amount of time, he may feel the need to suck his thumb more strongly. The lack of attention of the mother to the child also leads to this.
Step 3
There is an opinion that instead of thumb sucking, it is better to give the baby a pacifier, since he will later wean from it faster. But this is not entirely true: babies who suck a finger will pass this stage after a while and will forget this habit if the need for it was completely satisfied by them.
Step 4
It is best to avoid giving your baby a pacifier until the age of two months. It is not advisable to use nipples and pacifiers during the first weeks of breastfeeding. At first, the infant should only suckle his mother's nipple. During this period, the skills of the most effective sucking are established, the child learns to receive the maximum amount of milk. But the dummy can confuse him. Since the shape of the pacifier differs from the natural shape of the breast, the infant will continue to lift the breast incorrectly, bite the nipple, or grasp it too deeply. This can lead to breast problems in the mother.
Step 5
If you notice the appearance of any problems with lactation, do not rush to give the baby a bottle of formula instead or distract his attention with a dummy. This will lead to the fact that the baby will become reluctant to attach to the breast and may even refuse to breastfeed. It is better to consult with a specialist who will help identify and eliminate the causes of problems.
Step 6
However, there are times when the use of a pacifier is quite justified. If the mother has problems with the mammary gland, and she needs to heal, you can give the baby a pacifier for a while. If the mother needs to calm the child in a public place, this method is also suitable. There will be no harm if your baby has an increased need for sucking, and the breast cannot withstand such a regime.
Step 7
Do not forget that using a pacifier is necessary only as an additional tool, because parental attention, affection and care should always come first.
