Whether or not to give a baby a pacifier is a decision that should be made exclusively by his parents, and not by grandparents or self-proclaimed “experts” on the Internet.
To make this choice easier for you, we suggest you learn a few facts – some of them will probably be new to you.
Firstly, you should not offer a pacifier to a baby who is less than 3 weeks old.
The thing is, this can prevent him from learning to latch on properly.
Only after he has mastered this skill can he become familiar with the pacifier.
Secondly, pacifiers help babies satisfy their sucking reflex, which is especially important for babies who are growing up on artificial feeding.
In such situations, nipples replace breasts.
And thirdly: you shouldn’t worry about the fact that a pacifier will make your child refuse to breastfeed or that it will negatively affect his bite or speech.
Modern nipples can be called highly physiological, so such consequences are unlikely.
The main thing is not to use pacifiers on a permanent basis.
Don't be afraid to offer it to your baby when he falls asleep or when he needs reassurance.
Problems can only arise if the pacifier is in the baby's mouth all the time.
