Prolonged or inappropriate use of soothers can lead to flatulence in babies.
Babies are in the oral stage and are interested in exploring the outside world. Babies will suck continuously when using a soother. Appropriate use of a soother when the baby is noisy will help the baby to gain a sense of pleasure and security, and will not lead to flatulence at this time.
However, if the soother is used for a long time or if it is used inappropriately, the infant’s gastrointestinal reflexes may be stimulated during the sucking process, and at the same time, the infant may inhale a certain amount of gas during the sucking process, leading to flatulence in the infant.
Appropriate use of soothers is not a problem, but they should be used correctly and are not recommended for prolonged use.