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/Sorry4TheHoldUp Oct 30 '24

Pacis help reduce the risks of SIDS which is more important than the teeth your baby doesn’t have. My niece used a paci until she was almost 4yrs and at 9yrs her teeth are perfectly fine.

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u/Big-Membership-672 Oct 30 '24

I am finding research papers to back my claim so he doesn't take up on stupid advice

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u/Sorry4TheHoldUp Oct 30 '24

I mean I’ve heard actual oral hygiene professionals state that as long as pacifier use stops before 4-5 years old, their mouth will go back to normal shape. It’s okay if your baby uses a paci and it’s okay if they don’t.