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Pacifiers: Everything you need to know about them


 Sucking is a natural reflex when it come to babies, and your baby will hop on everything in eagerness to suck on it. Parents often wonder over the point that if it is fine for their babies to use a pacifier. Here we shall know all about them.

1. They come in different sizes. Choose the right size for your baby's age.

2. Your baby may prefer one shape/material over another. Try experimenting till the time you get best fit for your kit.

3. Once you find the right one, buy them in plenty so that you always have one at hand.

4. Pacifiers don't cause nipple confusion and are fine for both bottle and breastfed babies.

5. You may want to wait until breastfeeding is well established before introducing the pacifier, but it is not necessary.

6. Using a pacifier may help reduce the risk of SIDS.

7. Extended use can cause orthodontic problems, so wean off pacifier by age 2.



ARE PACIFIERS GOOD FOR BABIES?

Since babies cannot intentionally pop out their ears by yawning or swallowing things in order to relieve ear pain, which is caused by air pressure changes. Pacifiers might prove to be helpful in such cases, as these may help reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome(SIDS). Using a pacifier at times before sleep may lessen the chances of SIDS.


WHAT AGE SHOULD PACIFIERS BE TAKEN AWAY?

It is usually recommended to put halt to the use of pacifier before 2 to 4 years of age. In a study by American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), non-nutritive sucking is normal for children but recommends weaning from pacifier by the age of 3.


DO DOCTORS RECOMMEND PACIFIERS?

The Sudden Infant Death Syndrome or SIDS is a well known problem that is a issue of great concern among parents. And the pacifiers are sought to be helpful in such cases. Where there are still some issues to watch for, pacifiers are usually recommended by pediatricians and are aided to help with great medical benefits.

 


PROS

1. Many babies have a need to suck even when they are not hungry,  in such cases pacifiers come to help.

2. Non nutritive sucking is said to aid to pain relief. Babies who are getting vaccine, are sick or injured or are undergoing any medical treatment, pacifiers prove to be a boon.

3. Pacifiers largely benefits the premature babies , as it helps in quicker sucking success and transition to oral feeding.

4. Pacifiers are helpful while travelling as well, specially on planes as it can relieve painful pressure in the middle ear.



CONS

1. Introducing pacifier at an early age might get in way of a baby's ability to breastfeed.

2. If a pacifier is used to replace your feedings, it may result in weight loss in your baby.

3. Pacifiers often fall out of your baby's mouth , which means they may carry along with them germs, more in cases when they are not properly sanitized.

4. The two piece pacifiers may cause choking hazard if they are separate, hence too risky to use.


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