In 2015, about whether to give Seven with a comfort pacifier, Beckham PK a British parenting experts fire up the social network at home and abroad. Event review: A British expert: I can’t believe she’s still using a pacifier, if she still has a pacifier in her mouth at this age (4 years old), it’s likely to hurt her teeth and even hinder language development …… Bev: Why would anyone think they have the right to criticize the way others do parenting without any facts? Everyone who has children knows that when they are uncomfortable or have a fever, mom and dad do what they can to best comfort them, and most of the time it is the pacifier that is most effective in soothing the child. Should we give our babies comfort pacifiers or not? Let the doctor talk about the “merits” and “demerits” of comfort pacifiers: Advantages of comfort pacifiers 1. The pacifier is the most satisfying for him/her. 2. A comfort pacifier is the most convenient way to distract your baby when he/she is having a blood collection, an injection or any other possible pain. 3.Some babies have a hard time falling asleep on their own, so a comfort pacifier can help them fall asleep faster. Swallowing and yawning can help to reduce this discomfort, but small babies do not yet swallow or yawn actively, so sucking on a comfort pacifier can help to reduce the discomfort. 5. Sucking on a comfort pacifier can reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome. Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the sudden death of an infant with no obvious signs and no clear cause. Sucking on a comfort pacifier while your baby sleeps can reduce the risk of sudden infant death. 6. When it is time to stop using a comfort pacifier, it can always be discarded. However, if your baby has formed a finger-sucking habit, it is not so easy to stop it. The disadvantages of a comfort pacifier 1. Using a comfort pacifier too early may affect the establishment of breastfeeding. The feeling of sucking on the mother’s nipple and sucking on a comfort pacifier or bottle is different, and babies are very sensitive to this and can easily distinguish the difference. Early use of artificial nipples, including comfort pacifiers, can reduce the rate of exclusive breastfeeding and reduce the duration of breastfeeding. 2. Some babies may be overly dependent on comfort pacifiers. If your baby needs to use a comfort pacifier to help him/her fall asleep, he/she may wake up crying at night when the pacifier comes out. Use of a pacifier may increase the risk of otitis media, which is rare before 6 months of age and is the most common time for babies to suck on a pacifier, when the incidence of sudden infant death is highest. 4. Using a pacifier for too long may affect dental development. The use of a comfort pacifier before the age of one or two does not usually cause dental problems, but prolonged use of a comfort pacifier may lead to delayed teething or misalignment of teeth. Moms, there are pros and cons to using a comfort pacifier, and it’s up to you to decide if you want to use a comfort pacifier based on your baby’s condition. If you decide to use a comfort pacifier, here are some things to keep in mind Use a comfort pacifier only after your mother and baby have established a good breastfeeding pattern. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends not introducing a pacifier until your baby is at least 3-4 weeks old and has developed a good sucking habit. 1. When your baby cries, don’t start by sucking on a comfort pacifier first. Usually a more comfortable position, gentle touch and rocking can calm your baby. 2, choose a one-piece pacifier, the combination of two or more small parts into a pacifier has a certain risk, in case the small parts off the baby accidentally sucking will lead to choking. 3.If your baby likes to suck his fingers but is not interested in the pacifier at first, you don’t have to force your baby and take your time. If the pacifier falls off while your baby is sleeping but your baby does not wake up and cry, you do not have to put the pacifier back in. 4. Keep the pacifier clean. Your baby’s resistance is very low before six months, so you should always boil and disinfect the pacifier, and after six months, you can wash it with detergent and water. Do not apply syrup and other sweets on the comfort pacifier Pay attention to safety. As your baby gets older, change the pacifier to the right size. Check the pacifier frequently for signs of damage or looseness, and pay attention to the pacifier chain. As your baby gets older, the disadvantages of a comfort pacifier gradually outweigh its benefits. Most babies lose interest in the pacifier after the age of 1, and some need help from their parents to kick the habit. Smaller babies: Loving touch and patting, gentle rocking, soothing music or singing can all be used to keep your baby comfortable and quiet, and can be tried in place of a comfort pacifier. Older babies: Novelty games, toys, etc. can attract your baby’s attention and reduce your baby’s desire to suck on a pacifier. Older babies: Give him/her a “goodbye ceremony” to the pacifier, or encourage your baby to exchange the pacifier for a favorite storybook or toy.