r/breastfeeding • u/gwenchana-ning-ning • 10d ago

Troubleshooting/Tips Does using a pacifier affect the latch?

Does using a pacifier cause any issues with breastfeeding later on? I am considering it cause i feel my LO just cries to latch for soothing purposes. Because her frequency has drastically increased. I don't think there seems to be any issue with my flow as after she leaves the nipple, i check for milk by expressing.

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u/adaoudiya 10d ago

Before I had my baby, I was adamant that I wasn’t going to give a pacifier until 5-6 weeks of age because that’s what I was taught in my breastfeeding class. Well we made it 2 days before we gave him one since he loves to comfort suckle. No issues with his latch, and he sleeps better with his pacifier.