Audrey won't take a paci at all. I've tried 4 different ones and no luck. It seems like the only way she calms down is if she's nursing. She's definitely eating plenty but I'm afraid of overfeeding her. She spits up a lot, just like her sister did. I'm putting her to the breast as often as she seems to need it, especially right now b/c of the 3 week growth spurt but this makes me afraid that she won't take a bottle. DH is going to try for the first time tonight so fingers crossed! I'm sure not taking a paci is both a blessing and a curse. This is all new to me since Stella took a paci within 5 hours of being born. She wanted to suck!
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Re: I'm a pacifier
That sucks she won't take a binky. It was my saving grace bc dd was using me as a pacifier too. I don't know how to get her to take the binky - we did try a few different types, but I know some kids just don't like them. I used to stick one in her mouth as soon as she switched from nursing to comfort sucking. It also helped stop the spitting up.
One thing I know is you can't overfeed a breast fed baby. They just switch to comfort sucking when full.
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Justin didn't take a binky at first either but then eventually he did. I would just keep trying. And I don't think you have to worry about overfeeding. As the pp said, you can't overfeed them at this point. Good luck- I know this stage can be tough!!
can you try to offer her thumb or hand? I'm sorry, L was a an avid paci man...
O was CONSTANTLY using me as a pacifier, and was not interested in take an actual pacifier until just a few weeks ago... Up until then he would just spit it out. Now he'll take one to fall asleep, but it usually falls out right away...
He still sometimes uses me for comfort nursing though.
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