The pacifier

Young mothers often wonder whether it is possible to give a newborn baby a dummy, and also what can be the consequences of it. Dummy and breastfeeding do not contradict each other. However, you need to remember - to start using the pacifier better after the establishment of lactation, the feeding regime. Otherwise, the baby will be lazy to suck his breast.

Choosing a pacifier

Before choosing a dummy for a newborn, it is important to understand the main models presented in the pharmacy market. Types of dummies for the material are as follows:

• latex;
• silicone.

And:

1. There are specimens with ringlets and a daisy-daisy, which is better for sleeping.
2. Nipples are distinguished in size - for the smallest and the children are larger.
3. Isolate a group of orthodontic dummies .

Many people are interested in what to choose, a latex or silicone pacifier for a child. Advantage of silicone models are the following features:

• lack of taste, smell;
• easy to wash, can be repeatedly subjected to boiling;
• soft to the touch;
• transparent;
• durable.

In contrast to the silicone model, the latex dummy has a yellowish color, and is characterized by less strength. In addition, such a nipple has a light taste and smell, which is not always pleasing to the child.

When choosing a nipple, you need to pay attention to its base. This plastic part of the pacifier should not block the spout and disrupt the breathing process. On the basis there should be no sharp edges, irregularities, which can scratch the delicate skin.

Harm and benefit

Now let's try to figure out whether a newborn baby needs a pacifier or it can be done without using it. To do this, consider the use and harm of the dummy for the baby's body. It should be noted right away that it satisfies the need for sucking, but not all children need it. Therefore, it is not necessary to forcibly teach a baby to a pacifier.

Below are the main negative effects that can occur with the regular use of a pacifier:

1. Constant use of the nipple leads to the fact that the baby just gets tired of sucking. And when the time comes for feeding, then the sucking reflex is reduced, and the strength for a full-fledged intake of breast milk becomes small.
2. During the sucking of the pacifier, an involuntary ingestion of air occurs. Hence the bloating, colic.
3. It is believed that the pacifier can disrupt the bite in children, and even possibly the development of deformation of the teeth. In order to avoid this, there are pacifiers with a special bite.
4. To maintain the hygienic purity of the pacifier is difficult. It can fall to the floor, seed a large number of microbes, accumulate on its surface microparticles of dust.
5. With frequent use of the nipple, the child develops a dependence. It is also known that it leads to a gradual dominance of the sucking reflex over other aspects of the development of the organism. As a result, children later start walking, talking, etc.

Another exciting aspect of many - when to give a pacifier to a newborn and when to start weaning from it. In the first three months the sucking reflex is developed most intensively. Therefore, in the periods between feedings, you can use the pacifier. Otherwise, the baby pulls everything in his mouth, as far as it reaches. With the onset of sleep, the nipple should be cleaned. Usually at the age of up to half a year the sucking reflex gradually fades. The child himself refuses the pacifier. Otherwise, you must gradually wean.

And finally, let's look at how to sterilize dummies so that they last longer. Most often use boiling. Still there are devices for dry sterilization, electric steamers and sterilizers for microwave ovens. If you can buy a device for sterilization - this will help extend the life of your baby's favorite nipples.