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The cons
' w; L% [1 m! w$ L& k0 _# ^# `Of course, pacifiers have pitfalls as well. Consider the drawbacks:
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) O$ F9 B# j) W8 n, H. c■Early pacifier use may interfere with breast-feeding. Sucking on a breast is different from sucking on a pacifier or bottle. Some babies have trouble learning how to nurse properly if they're given a pacifier too soon./ j' J- j* k. D( F2 s
■Your baby may become dependent on the pacifier. If your baby uses a pacifier to sleep, you may face frequent middle-of-the-night crying spells when the pacifier falls out of your baby's mouth.
6 u4 v: R4 l0 Y: G/ x' E( q8 ]% i■Pacifier use may increase the risk of middle ear infections. However, rates of middle ear infections are generally lowest from birth to age 6 months — when the risk of SIDS is the highest and your baby may be most interested in a pacifier.1 e) S8 m: u1 R! t" o* h' k+ L
■Prolonged pacifier use may lead to dental problems. Normal pacifier use during the first few years of life doesn't cause long-term dental problems. However, prolonged pacifier use may cause a child's top front teeth to slant outward or not come in properly. |
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