we tried to stop my 6 month old son from using the pacifier, but he needs that to sleep... but i had heard horror stories that, if babies kept using it, they will have buck teeth especially at this stage that, my son%26#039;s teeth is popping out soon..?? what should i do..?? he won%26#039;t stop crying until we gave him the pacifier...
Is pacifier good for my 6 month old son who%26#039;s little teeth is popping out...?
I was worried to but when I took my daughter in for her dental check I asked the dentist. She told me that those stories I have heard are not real. She said however that the pacifier can delay the speach. We have noticed that!!! My son is 17 months old and don%26#039;t talk!! He will say mom or dad if you take his bink away but not much more than that. Here is a few things I found online:
In fact, it has been shown that embryos actually suck on their thumbs while in the mother%26#039;s womb. Thumbsucking and pacifier use both help children become comfortable with their environment, as well as offer children a sense of security. Parents should not be upset over their child%26#039;s need to suck their thumb or use a pacifier.
There are some things that parents should be aware of when allowing their children to use a pacifier. To reduce choking danger, always purchase pacifiers that come as a solid molded piece instead of those which have been created as separate pieces fused together.
Constantly check the pacifier, especially the nipple end, to make sure that it has not become brittle. Brittle nipples can break and choke your child. Also, never tie a pacifier around your child%26#039;s neck as this can create a strangulation danger.
Most children should grow out of thumbsucking and pacifier use by age 3 or 4. As long as the habit is discontinued before their permanent teeth come in (around ages 4-5) your child will be fine. If, however, they continue this habit as their permanent teeth come in it is best to help your child discontinue their habit.
What should you do if your child is having trouble giving up the pacifier or thumbsucking? We suggest gradually weaning your child. First, start by not allowing them to suck their thumb or use a pacifier during certain hours of the day.
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Pacifiers Recommended
The American Academy of Pediatrics Task Force on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Recommends Pacifier use in Infants....
Consider offering a pacifier at nap time and bedtime. Although the mechanism is not known, the reduced risk of SIDS associated with pacifier use during sleep is compelling, and the evidence that pacifier use inhibits breast feeding or causes later dental complications is not. Until evidence
dictates otherwise, the task force recommends use of a pacifier throughout the first year of life according to the following procedures:
the pacifier should be used when placing the infant down for sleep and not inserted once the infant falls asleep. If the infant refuses the pacifier, he or she should not be forced to take it
the pacifier should not be coated in any sweet solution
the pacifier should be cleaned often and replaced regularly
for breast fed infants, delay pacifier introduction until one month of age to ensure that breast feeding is firmly established
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Home: Children%26#039;s Health: Thumb-Sucking %26amp; Pacifiers, Ages 1 to 3
Children%26#039;s Health
Thumb-Sucking %26amp; Pacifiers, Ages 1 to 3
Beth Haiken
CONSUMER HEALTH INTERACTIVE
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• Should I be worried that my toddler sucks his pacifier all the time?
• Will sucking a thumb or pacifier hurt my child%26#039;s teeth?
• Which is better: pacifier or thumb?
• Why does my toddler suck his thumb mostly at night or when he%26#039;s upset?
• What can I do now to prevent sucking from becoming a bad habit?
Should I be worried that my toddler sucks his pacifier all the time?
No. For children between the ages of 1 and 3, sucking on a thumb or pacifier is natural. It can help your child with new challenges, such as sleeping through the night, eating with the family, and going on a long car ride. Sucking is a life skill that your child began in the womb and perfected as an infant. As he becomes a toddler, you may worry that sucking his thumb or pacifier will impair your child%26#039;s developmental growth by making it harder for him to talk or play. That%26#039;s a legitimate concern after age 4, but there%26#039;s no cause for alarm now.
Will sucking a thumb or pacifier hurt my child%26#039;s teeth?
It%26#039;s unlikely. According to the American Dental Association, children can safely suck their thumbs or a pacifier until age 4 or 5 without damaging teeth or jawlines. But you%26#039;ll probably want to encourage your child to stop by age 5 or 6, when permanent teeth begin to appear.
It%26#039;s not the pacifier or thumb per se that can harm your child%26#039;s teeth over time, experts say; it%26#039;s the intensity of the sucking. Children who rest their thumbs or pacifiers passively in their mouths are less likely to have a problem than children who suck aggressively. So now is a good time to watch your child%26#039;s behavior: If he sucks hard, you may want to begin curbing his habit a bit earlier, say at age 4.
Reply:Chances are, those horror stories are just worst case scenarios. I wouldn%26#039;t worry too much. If he needs it to sleep just give it to him, but maybe try taking it away from him as soon as he%26#039;s asleep. My daughter is like that with my boob when I%26#039;m trying to put her to sleep lol she%26#039;ll suck and suck and suck, and when I think she%26#039;s pretty asleep, i%26#039;ll take her off, and she usually stays asleep. A couple of minutes is just might be what he needs.
Reply:Actually, Dr.s say that there is no permanent harm to teeth until around 4 years of age by a pacifier. Just have him wean by then!!!
By the way, a pacifier at night has actually shown to reduce SIDS in infants.
Reply:I have 2 children, and i had the same worry. But I found out that it is just a myth that the pacifier will cause buck teeth! Not only did our family doctor assure me that they are harmless, but my children are 11 and 2, and neither one of them have any long term problems. The only thing I found difficult was trying to wein them off of it, so I just let them decide when they no longer needed a pacifier. I think most children grow out of it early in their toddler years.
Reply:let him have it! its when they get older and they talk with them in their mouths! my eldest had one up until this xmas (he is 3) and we told him to leave it out for santa to give to one of the baby reindeers! my youngest (6months) has one and my eldest just says they are for babies! you shouldn%26#039;t have too much trouble weaning him off it later!
Reply:I know a ton of people who have let their young babies have the pacifier while they have been teething and their teeth turned out fine! I don%26#039;t think you have to worry about that now, maybe much later on...like 3 or 4 years of age, I imagine that can%26#039;t be helping their teeth.
Besides if the pacifier caused that much damage I%26#039;m sure they would not be selling them especially the ones advertising dentist approved!
Don%26#039;t worry, if it bothers you too much then try to give your little one the pacifier less...take it out as soon as he has fallen asleep. Right now while he is in pain while teething don%26#039;t take away something that will give him comfort.
I%26#039;m sure his teeth will turn out fine!
Reply:Please, wear ear plugs for a couple of days and throw that thing away. He does not need it, all he needs is your comfort and love. Please consider that he does not need that bottle after a year old, unless he has health problems. He should be potty trained by the age of two or 2 1/2 years at the latest. These are my pet-peeves forgive me.
Reply:my son used his pacifier until he was 2 and his teeth are fine.
people always just use those stories as a way to scare them into doing what the %26quot;experts%26quot; think is right.
Reply:I agree with most of the previous posters that there is no evidence that a pacifier will cause any long term harm to your son%26#039;s teeth.
The only thing I%26#039;ll add is that now he%26#039;s getting teeth, you need to be extra vigilant in checking that the pacifier is in tact with no tears...every single time you give it to him. A broken/torn pacifier is a huge choking risk.
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