We often see celebrities’ babies using soothers on TV or online, and we often have moms asking questions about baby soothers. The need for a baby pacifier has always been controversial, whether the benefits outweigh the drawbacks or the drawbacks outweigh the benefits depends to a large extent on the time and frequency of use. Soothers: A soother is a substitute for the mother’s nipple, a tool to help quiet babies by sucking on them when they cry and when they sleep. Why do babies like pacifiers? Sucking is the only way for babies to express themselves besides crying. Parents often see babies sucking on the nipple but not eating the milk or sucking on their fingers, which is actually the baby sensing and understanding the world. If you decide to give your child a pacifier, it is still important to understand the benefits, risks, precautions and how to quit it for the health and safety of your child. When can I use a pacifier for my baby? Small babies, especially those within 6 months of age, need the help of a pacifier. They need a lot of special comfort and care whenever they feel bloated, hungry, tired, irritable or trying to adjust to environments that are new and unfamiliar to them. If the mother’s many ways are not enough to calm him, he will start sucking his fingers, and that’s when parents should consider using a pacifier for their little one. The purpose of a pacifier is to meet the baby’s sucking needs when he or she is not breastfeeding, and it is not a substitute for breastfeeding or delaying breastfeeding. The benefits of a pacifier: 1) soothes baby’s emotions; 2) helps baby fall asleep more smoothly and quickly; 3) satisfies baby’s sucking needs when not breastfeeding; 4) helps baby relieve anxiety; 5) stimulates saliva secretion and is good for oral hygiene. The disadvantages of pacifiers: 1. premature use of pacifiers may cause nipple confusion; 2. using a pacifier for too long may affect the alignment of teeth and bite; 3. affect the development of independent sleep habits; 4. overuse may create dependence; 5. may increase the chances of otitis media in babies. Precautions for using a soother: 1. Do not let your baby use a soother until your newborn learns to suckle breast milk. Wait until your baby is at least 3 weeks old before giving him a pacifier because sucking on the nipple and sucking on the pacifier are different muscle jobs and introducing a pacifier too early will interfere with your baby sucking on the mother’s nipple and affect the successful implementation of breastfeeding. 2, do not hear the baby cry, immediately put the pacifier into his mouth for quiet. Observe and analyze why your baby is crying and then decide if you need the help of a pacifier. 3. Gently remove the pacifier after it has helped your baby fall asleep smoothly. 4. It is important to pay attention to the hygiene of the soother so as not to bring bacteria into the baby’s mouth. Clean and disinfect the soother daily and wash it immediately when it falls on the floor or touches something dirty. 5. There is no need to change different types of pacifiers frequently. Usually replace them once every 1 to 2 months. If the soother is aging, cracked, deformed and broken, replace it promptly. 6, avoid hanging the pacifier on the baby’s neck for convenience, which will affect the baby’s activities, or even around the baby’s neck or arm, and accidents will occur. 7. Don’t use the soother for too long, it is best to stop using it before your baby is 2 years old. How to choose the right pacifier for your baby? 1. Ordinary bottle nozzles cannot be used as pacifiers; 2. Buy pacifiers that cannot be separated from each other in all parts, and those that are formed in one piece are especially safe; 3. The shield should be sturdy and safe, at least 4 cm in diameter, and have anti-suffocation ventilation holes . How to quit the soother? 1. For small babies, parents need to help their babies quit the pacifier by wrapping, shaking, listening to soft music, singing and baby massage; 2. Parents need to be patient and persistent, do not scare the baby, because this will bring negative effects on the baby’s psychology, correcting the habit needs a process.