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Does the size of the pacifiers matter

Violet_McPurplesonViolet_McPurpleson
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My LO needed a few more pacifiers so I got him some today. He has a mix of 0-3 and 0-6 sized Avent pacifiers and he takes them both equally well, though we don't use the 0-3 much anymore. Today I bought him the 6-18 month size and he won't take it.

He screams if I try to give it to him, so I'm not giving them, but am I doing any orthodontic harm by giving him the smaller sizes? I'm mainly thinking of the 0-3 month size with this question, as he is just now 6 months old.

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Re: Does the size of the pacifiers matter

  • AshleygooAshleygoo
    The main difference I've found with anything below 6 months and above 6 months is that the 6+ has a bigger... bulb? and it goes in further. I assume it goes in further so it wont effect their teeth when they come in (since that starts to happen around now). I think that's the only orthodontic effect. lol But I really have no idea, just what I noticed. :]
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  • MrsSRMrsSR member

    Besdies the nipple being larger, the shield of the paci (the part that goes across the mouth) is also longer.

    As babies grow, their mouths are larger.  You need a bigger shield size to be safer.

    "A safe pacifier should be at least 1.5 inches across to prevent choking"

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  • drucitadrucita
    We use the avent paci too and whe i switch to the bigger size JJ was refusing them to , he was used to the smaller size but i still ofered them to him and not the small ones , after a few tries he got used to them and know he is ok.
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