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ChelseaKane12 - January 28th, 2011 5:33 AM

Some parents wonder how they would ever survive their baby's first year without the use of a pacifier, while others are very much opposed to the idea of using one of these little gadgets.

I'm afraid that she will use her thumbs if I take her pacifier away.

Kim1Dash2 - January 28th, 2011 5:57 AM

you need to get the pacifier away from your child and stop her from using her thumb. consistency is very important. you need to make sure that your child sees that its bad to suck her thumb.

Angel.Carter - January 28th, 2011 6:00 AM

Never let your toddler suck his thumb. Thumb sucking is one of the cause of teeth misalignment. You should stop him every time he will put his thumb in his mouth.

Kate0110 - February 1st, 2011 2:02 AM

Pacifiers is only for 1-2 years old. Children and parents needs to let go of it after their child turns 3. It does affect the teeth, tongue and on how the child will talk.

JanessaR - February 6th, 2011 3:53 PM

A baby sucks on a pacifier differently than on mother's nipples. Some newborns, develop nipple confusion when given a pacifier or bottle nipple when they are learning to suck from mother. Pacifiers have a narrow base, so baby doesn't have to open his lips wide. This often results in poor latch-on techniques, sore nipples, and a difficult start at breastfeeding.

Many sensitive babies gag on every pacifier you might try. The texture, taste, and smell are rejected hands down. Other babies make the transition from rubber to flesh nipples without any confusion or complaint.

Avoid pacifiers until your newborn learns to latch on properly and you have a good milk supply. If your own nipples are wearing out, or at least the mom they are attached to is, use your finger (or, better yet, get dad or someone else to give you a break). The skin-to-skin element is still there, and your index finger (or dad's little finger) can be placed more properly in baby's mouth to stimulate sucking at the breast. Many of our babies have been soothed by the touch of my well-scrubbed pinkie.

eChris - February 9th, 2011 3:35 AM

A pacifier offers temporary distraction. When your baby's hungry, a pacifier may buy you a few minutes to find a comfortable spot to nurse or to prepare a bottle and thats why i think it helps..

W3Low - February 11th, 2011 12:58 AM

My son is four-weeks-old and is showing no signs of wanting to give up his binky/Pacifier. I work full-time, so he is in daycare all day. I feel in one sense that he has so little control over things in his life that maybe he should be able to keep it until HE is ready to give it up. What do you think?

Didled74 - February 11th, 2011 2:39 PM

pacifiers is only for babies until 2yrs old. help your child adjust to not putting pacifiers in their mouth.

NewYorker4Life - February 15th, 2011 3:31 PM

i have only used the pacifier for only year. and my son surprisingly didn't even care that i stopped using it when he turned 1.

CoffeeFlame - February 19th, 2011 3:25 AM

pacifiers helps our baby a lot specially by the time they're hungry and we haven't prepared food for them. :)

singlesober9 - February 23rd, 2011 5:57 AM

Whether binkie, blanket or thumb, babies need an outlet for their natural urge to suck. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, as it enables infants to self-regulate while offering comfort and security. But if you feel like your child will never yield to the power of the pacifier, know this: Most children discontinue non-nutritive sucking between the ages of 2 and 4, says the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). If your child is 4 or older and still sucking away, this is one of those instances where peer pressure is a good thing.

parentdish.com/2010/0
6/16/breaking-the-binkie-habit/

Pattie74 - February 25th, 2011 1:51 PM

Pros and Cons of Pacifiers

Paci, binky, soother ... the baby pacifier is known by many names, beloved by many babies, and much agonized over by parents. But recent research has many experts rethinking about pacifier use and what we once knew. Is a pacifier the right choice for your child? Know the pros and cons of pacifiers.

babyzone.com/baby/nu
rturing/article/pacifier-pros-cons

Kr3m3rHop3 - February 27th, 2011 1:37 PM

pacifiers are good for your baby for the first 15-16 months. it may help your baby fall asleep and offer temporary distraction. but don't let your child to be dependent on it.

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