Does a fake pacifier have any effect on the baby?

A fake pacifier is actually what we often call a pacifier. Many mothers have seen the effectiveness of pacifiers, so they buy some for their children. Using a pacifier is most effective, especially when the baby is teething. But did you know that pacifiers have no effect on children? Actually, not really. Today we will talk about the impact of pacifiers on babies.

Therefore, even though pacifiers have many benefits, we must teach children how to use them skillfully. Now, moms, please follow Teacher Meng to learn some tips on using pacifiers.

1. The child is too young and refuses to use a soother

As mentioned above, due to the huge difference in feel and strength between a pacifier and the mother’s nipple, many babies will develop “nipple confusion” after using a pacifier and then refuse to drink breast milk.

In order to avoid this situation, we do not recommend using pacifiers for newborn babies.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that breastfed babies should not use pacifiers until 4-6 weeks after birth. So, if your baby is only 2-3 weeks old, don't use a pacifier on your baby. After all, it's quite a headache if the baby doesn't eat breast milk.

For many mothers, pacifiers are a magical tool to coax their babies, because babies who suck on pacifiers can calm down quickly.

However, some babies are in the habit of sucking on pacifiers while sleeping. Here, Teacher Meng has to remind them that this habit of babies is not good.

The correct approach is that parents can take the pacifier out of the baby's mouth after the baby falls asleep, to avoid long-term use of the pacifier which may affect the baby's jaw development.

Normally speaking, babies using pacifiers not only do not have as many disadvantages as "rumored", but if used properly, it can also promote baby's breastfeeding.

However, when babies grow to 6 months old, parents need to reduce the frequency of using pacifiers.