Pacifier? Yes Or No?

babykatherine

my baby is almost months she is a pretty calm baby only cries when she is hungry and needs a diaper change, she just recently started sucking her hands alot even when im done feeding her, should i give her a pacifier?? I never gaved her one and im breastfeeding, i need advice please first time mom thanks

pattygrazioso

Me pediatrician recommended it because you can take a pacifier away, but you can't take their fingers away; causing orthodontic problems in the future. I ebf and my daughter has been taking a pacifier since 4 weeks without any problems.

Dani0329

Mine won't take a paci, so sometimes it's not an option.

MrsSinner402

babykatherine said:

my baby is almost months she is a pretty calm baby only cries when she is hungry and needs a diaper change, she just recently started sucking her hands alot even when im done feeding her, should i give her a pacifier?? I never gaved her one and im breastfeeding, i need advice please first time mom thanks

Punctuation? And HOW MANY MONTHS? I must know, because it makes ALL the difference.

golfingdarwinfish

FamousEa said:

I gaved my son a paci and he likes it

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

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golfingdarwinfish

I think we need a paci clicki pole and a thread of pics of our LOs enjoying a pacifier.

Emerald27

We don't give pacis, except in the car. But DS really just chews it and you have to hold it for him.

golfingdarwinfish

Hands in mouth is part of development as they learn about their hands.

It's your choice whether or not to offer a pacifier. Our anecdotes shouldn't make the decision for you, especially since all babies are different.

bumpuser10309732

and again I give you 

golfingdarwinfish

FamousEa said:

golfingdarwinfish said:

I think we need a paci clicki pole and a thread of pics of our LOs enjoying a pacifier.

But crutch...

My my aren't you a pretentious one....


8->

golfingdarwinfish

MrsBabe614 said:

and again I give you 

Maybe we just need a RDJ gif thread....

bumpuser10309732

golfingdarwinfish said:

and again I give you 

Maybe we just need a RDJ gif thread....

We do! I'll make a poll for one right now...

windwithfingers

My kid sucks his hands all day and hates the paci. As @Kaylajade8911‌ said, it's developmental.

rosalie12

Yep, babies suck their hands. Doesn't mean they'll suck their hands as elementary school children. DD also takes a pacifier. It hasn't stopped her hand exploration.

bumpuser10309732

Also why in the fuck do we as mom's have to be made to feel guilty about a parenting choice? You don't. Listen to your instincts and do what's right for your baby. A pacifier isn't going to cause emotional issues that later on down the road doom he/she to a stint in rehab and jail time. 

pnwlover12

You'd think that to paci or not to paci is the most difficult and crucial parenting decision you have to make, based on the last few days...

victoria+james

crawford411 said:

Cantisa said:

WTAF?! Why is everyone pacifier happy these days??

I swear... Give it or don't. It's a freaking piece of plastic. Why is this such a big deal all of a sudden????

And what hapened to punctuation?

Now I feel bad for my pacifier question. Just kidding! I don't. Also... !?':.,;?'!:.,;! (Just in case I forgot any ;-) )

golfingdarwinfish

starla487 said:

A paci is only bad if you dip it in bourbon first...


You need to dip it in scotch...

Mmm... Refine their palettes early.

Fuck I'm being pretentious again.

bumpuser10309732

Kaylajade8911 said:

Also why in the fuck do we as mom's have to be made to feel guilty about a parenting choice? You don't. Listen to your instincts and do what's right for your baby. A pacifier isn't going to cause emotional issues that later on down the road doom he/she to a stint in rehab and jail time. 

I'm not so sure about that, my toddler is all " paci 4 lyfe" and if we take it her day is ruined and I'm pretty sure she will need therapy later on when we finally wean her.

Yeah mine is the same way...

No shame here either because if it stops the whining I'm ok with that. We don't let her have during the day so it doesn't affect her speech. If she wants it she has to go in her bed, she's done it a few times and has come out and handed it over once she's had her fix. It's so hard to get rid of it..

DS still has his. We have just weaned him to nap and bed only. He walks around saying 'where's that dum dum?!'

did you tell him "no sweetie, his name is daddy"? ;-) ;-) I'm just telling you what I would say to my kids. Lol (I dont actually know Kaylajade's DH, I don't even remember if he's needed a TP)

MrsSarahRenee

Guiiissseeee why can't you just ignore the post or be helpful?



I felt a white knight void.

bumpuser10309732

starla487 said:

I'm really sad there was no RDJ gif thread as promised.

See pregnancy brain isn't real because I still have it!

jdanczyk

We started DD on the pacifier on day 1.  I wouldn't change it for anything!  She is fed only breastmilk via breast or bottle, she hasn't experienced any nipple confusion.  She enjoys her paci and it calms her down instantly.  It works great for us - in my experience, i recommend it.

Leysin97

LO loved the paci but now that she discovered her hands taste good she hates it. She actually manages to throw it out of her crib yesterday. Not sure how as it was dark but all of a sudden I hear it hit the edge of the crib and onto the floor.