Pro's And Con's Of An Infant Pacifier

Posted: Oct 01, 2009 |Comments: 0 | Views: 185 |

Using infant pacifiers is a subject that's been debated and beaten to dead for years. Doctors as well as parents will continue this debate with no resolution in the near future.

Given countless names, the pacifier has been doing the same thing for many years. They satisfy babies. Relaxing and calming them is a pacifier doing a good job. The question is, why is there such a fuss surrounding them? Well, all products have a good and a not so good side.

The Up Side Of Using A Infant Pacifier


There are those babies that enjoy having something to suck on, and mom you love it when your baby is content. All moms will tell you that a pacifier will "buy" you some time. This time can be use to get a bottle ready, or prepare yourself to start nursing.

Never leave home without it. Your pacifier is your friend, especially if you're making a trip to the doctor. There will be times that medical procedures involve a certain amount of pain, and that's when the pacifier will do well to calm your baby.


Remember that infant pacifiers don't last forever, and they need to be thrown away after showing signs of wear. If you don't have another, your baby might decide to suck on her fingers. This is a incredibly hard habit to break.

There is another plus that new moms may be completely unaware of. There has been recent studies that have found a positive link between the use of pacifiers and reducing instances of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). Much like the cause of SIDS, the reason pacifiers seem to have a positive effect is also still unknown although research is ongoing.

The Flip Side Of Using A Infant Pacifier


Of course, as you might expect, there are a few pitfalls or drawbacks to consider when it comes to whether or not you should give your baby a pacifier and also how frequently. Using an infant pacifier too early on may interfere with the important aspect of breast feeding as some babies aren't able to differentiate between the nipple and the pacifier and then have trouble learning how to nurse from the breast properly.

Don't let your baby become dependent to the pacifier. Consistently using it at bedtime can become disastrous. You will experience this when he spits it out during the night and start screaming for you to put it back in.

If you use a pacifier too much you may find that your baby develops rashes on the face and lips. There may also be dental issues later on.

Pacifier use while your baby is very young is ideal. If you use it for too long, there may be problems! Those problems can include the teeth growing outward as well as an improper jaw alignment.

If you do decided to use a infant pacifier, then you should definitely try out several different ones. Once you find the one she likes best, buy several of them. the last thing you will want to do is tear up the house looking for it.

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