Good Benefits of using a Pacifier Pacifiers satisfy an infant’s innate non-nutritive sucking reflex, which has a calming effect and helps regulate stress and self-soothing.. Clinical studies associate pacifier use during sleep with a reduced risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), possibly by improving airway patency and increasing arousal from sleep. Pacifiers can also aid sleep onset, reduce crying, and provide comfort without unnecessary feeding. Compared to thumb-sucking, pacifier use i

Someone sent me this doctor’s reel about pacifiers. I needed to get a message out as soon as I could. Pacifier use does have benefits. There are risks that come up from 0-6 months in term babies and the risks start to outweigh the benefits after 6 months of age. Please talk to your own provider if using a pacifier for your new baby is important to you. Social media can be a scary place…especially when people shout things with their whole chest ♥️ #pacifiers #pacifier #newmom #newbaby #babyfeedin