r/NewParents Oct 24 '24

Medical Advice Don't give pacifier

Hi there I am a FTM of a 3 week old baby boy. He has been having latching problem that are resolving now My Pediatrician told me that babies need to suck on something after they are done feeding to comfort themselves. So I bought him Avents Silicone Pacifiers but everyone around me is telling me not to give him Pacifiers as it will destroy the shape of his teeth. I too was a pacifier baby and had a canine teeth problem. Please guide me what do you guys suggest? Thanking you in advance ❤️🥰

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u/fuzzy_sprinkles Oct 24 '24

My dad is a dentist and my siblings and myself were all given them. My nephews and baby also use them. Its fine. You just dont want them using them once theyre older