Whether the pacifier is an artifact or a strength pit depends on how you use it.

For many mothers, the nipple is a magical existence. Put it in the mouth of a crying baby, and the world will be quiet in an instant.

At the same time, many mothers complain when they mention pacifiers: it is easy to use but difficult to quit, which affects the baby's tooth development. ...

Therefore, mothers have always been controversial about whether to use pacifiers for their babies.

So, is the pacifier a baby's artifact or a strength-based existence?

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Why does the baby like pacifiers?

Sucking is the only expression when a baby is born, except crying. Parents often see babies sucking nipples, but not milk or fingers. This is actually the baby's perception and understanding of the world.

If you decide to use pacifiers for children, for the sake of children's health and safety, you should first understand its benefits, risks, precautions and how to quit pacifiers.

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What are the hazards of pacifiers?

Pacifiers can bring benefits, but they also have some disadvantages. Today, let's take a closer look and talk about the disadvantages of pacifiers first.

Using pacifiers in children will increase the risk of otitis media.

The pacifier may be related to the premature interruption of breastfeeding, but it is not exact.

Continuous use of pacifier will affect the development and beauty of face, oral function and occlusal relationship.

Pacifiers can increase the infection rate of baby thrush.

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Reasonable use is still good for the baby.

In fact, as long as the pacifier is used reasonably, it is good for the baby.

Meet the baby's non-food sucking needs and calm down the mood.

Using pacifier can meet the baby's sucking needs and reduce the baby's crying. This is also its most obvious benefit.

Reduce infant discomfort

Using a pacifier can divert attention, and it can be used when getting vaccinated and going to the hospital for physical examination.

Reduce the incidence of sudden infant death syndrome

Babies who use pacifiers have a lower risk of sudden infant death. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that pacifiers should be used before taking a nap and before going to bed at night as long as breastfeeding is not affected.

Relatively easy to quit.

When you need to quit, you can directly abandon the pacifier. If the baby is used to eating fingers, it will be more difficult to quit.

As for whether to use it or not, the decision is up to the baby.

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How to use pacifier correctly?

The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that pacifiers can be used as needed before children are 2 years old, and they can start to consider quitting smoking after 2 years old.

Because the pacifier has been used for more than 3 years, there is a high risk of alignment problems in tooth occlusion. Still using pacifiers after 5 years old, the impact is more serious. The longer the pacifier is used, the more likely it is to hurt the child.

According to the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the correct use of pacifiers can follow the following principles:

① Breastfed babies need to wait until 1 month. Using pacifiers at this time will not cause nipple confusion.

② Provide pacifiers between feeding, and do not use pacifiers to replace or postpone feeding, so as to ensure that the baby will use pacifiers when he is not hungry.

③ Using pacifiers when the baby is sleeping can prevent the occurrence of sudden infant death syndrome.

4 respect the baby's personal wishes. If your baby resists using pacifiers, don't force him to use them.

(5) timely cleaning and replacement. Choose a nipple with the right size, wash it with warm water, and replace it in time when there are small cracks or other signs of damage.

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How to quit pacifier "well and quickly"?

0 1 find other substitutes

If the baby is still young, you can replace the pacifier with other items, such as soothing towels and plush toys.

Keep the baby busy

Babies' dependence on pacifiers often occurs when they are bored and insecure. So don't leave him idle, let him always have something to do when he is awake.

03 sacred sense of ceremony

For a slightly older baby, you can prepare a "nipple farewell ceremony" or a "nipple burial ceremony" for him to feel that he has grown up and doesn't need nipples.

Timely encouragement and praise

If the baby behaves better than the previous day, you can stay away from the pacifier for a longer time. Parents need to give him timely praise and prepare small gifts to motivate him.

brick by brick

Babies need to choose the right time to quit pacifiers. At first, it can be stipulated that pacifiers can only be used at home and cannot be taken outside. When he gets used to it, slowly let him sleep at night.

Note: the whole family must cooperate with each other and maintain a consistent attitude, otherwise it is easy to give up.

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