How many months can a pacifier be used?

If you have a child, you must know what a pacifier is. In fact, a pacifier is a product for babies. Pacifiers can help children better soothe their emotions. But do you know that although babies can use pacifiers, they should not be used too early. At what age is it correct to start using a pacifier? In fact, I hope everyone will use it after the baby is six months old.

A pacifier is like the first toy a baby comes into contact with and it can be a great way to soothe the baby. However, mothers must know about the use of pacifiers: do not use pacifiers on babies frequently, and clean them before and after use. In addition, you also need to know which stage is the best time for your baby to use a pacifier, which is generally divided into three age groups:

The first type of pacifier is suitable for ages: 0-6 months

The second type of pacifier is suitable for ages: 5-18 months

The third type of pacifier is suitable for ages: 16-32 months

Generally speaking, babies under 2 years old do not need to give up the habit of sucking on a pacifier, because it can be used to train the baby's sucking and swallowing abilities. Especially for low-weight premature babies, it can help improve their oral and gastrointestinal functions while achieving the function of self-soothing. Secondly, you should make sure whether your child really needs it. For children with strong sucking needs, oral sucking comfort may really be needed; for premature babies or children with low birth weight, sucking comfort may help weight gain, but once the weight catches up with normal children, it should be stopped; in addition, make sure that the use of pacifiers does not affect the child's intake of breast milk or formula milk. If you notice any effects, quit immediately.

The role of pacifiers is obvious to all parents. It not only makes babies feel safe when they are crying or sleeping, but also relieves parents of a lot of burdens. But do parents know what they should pay attention to when using it?

First of all, you need to clean the pacifier every day with baby detergent. If it touches dirt or falls to the ground, clean it immediately; secondly, do not tie a rope on the pacifier. Because when the child is using it, the overly long rope may wrap around the child's neck, arms, and may also wrap around the child's bed, preventing the child from moving; thirdly, replace the pacifier for the child in time. Pacifiers that are old, cracked, have holes, or have incomplete parts should be replaced promptly. Generally, you need to replace the pacifier with a new one every two months. If your child sucks very hard, you need to replace it more frequently. Fourthly, if your child always bites the pacifier, you need to prepare teething toys for him. Avoid children biting off and swallowing the pacifier, otherwise it will block the child's trachea and cause the risk of suffocation; finally, choose a pacifier that is similar in shape to the mother's nipple. At the same time, children should not be too dependent on pacifiers.