Pacifier for Babies: Do Not Give a Pacifier to Your Baby If…
Do not give pacifiers to babies who are coping with problems related to weight gain. If a baby is facing difficulties in nursing or the new mother does not have sufficient breast milk required to nurture him/her, it is better to skip introducing the baby to a pacifier, at least for now. The same goes for babies with recurrent cases of ear infections.
If you do not want your baby to have a pacifier at the hospital, tell the nurses in advance – especially if you plan to breastfeed. However, giving your baby a pacifier for a day or two of the pacifier will not get him/her habituated to it. However, it does not make sense for you to introduce something that you are not going to apply at home.
Key takeaway
There are many pros and cons to using a pacifier for babies. Pacifiers may be used to soothe a crying baby, or to encourage them to sleep. However, early use of pacifiers may interfere with breastfeeding. To learn more, consult with your doctor.
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