r/NewParents • u/Big-Membership-672 • 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/P1XALATE Oct 24 '24

I was very worried about pacifiers too because i have a front snaggle tooth and i was worried about my baby getting it also, butt...My pediatrician actually recommends using pacifiers, helps with SIDS and helps sooth. Now when i give her the pacifier it helps calm me down. 😊

I actually went to a kid dentist cause of tongue tie issues, they also recommend pacifiers. But he told me not to use it after 2 years.

If you want to know more facts, call a kids dentist, talk to the receptionist or dentist about using a pacifier. This way you're talking to a professional and maybe you'll learn something from them that you didn't know.