The Weirdest Baby Pacifiers | Taylor Nikolai

Pacifiers are a great tool. I do put the caveat out there that they “should” be something used as just that…a tool. And optimally once baby establishes a great breastfeeding routine, is over birthweight (the goal for that is 10-14days old), and you understand their feeding patterns and hunger cues (since pacifiers can mask the early signs of hunger in a newborn and lead to HANGRY in a hurry). If your babe is struggling to take a pacifier, these are my main tips! ✨ Don’t just shove it in their mo

The answer is …….. 👇 MAYBE! Choosing to use a pacifier is your decision and parents should be able to make informed and educated decisions about their own children as to what is best for them. Ultimately it is about understanding the research, your own child, and their needs. For some families, a pacifier is a great tool and for others, it is not. This is Part 1 of a pacifier series and next, we will be discussing when to introduce the pacifier and when to remove it. Do you use a pacifier? Do y