Can you use a dummy when breastfeeding

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Safety Tips. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Sign Up. As long as you keep the above in mind and only use a pacifier sparingly, it is up to you whether and when you wish to comfort baby yourself or with a pacifier.

However, keep in mind that there is no scientific evidence that suggests that babies have a need to suck independant of the need for food. The breast was the first pacifier and in most cases remains the best. Is your baby nursing all the time? Pacifiers: In or Out? William and Martha Sears. Perils of the Pacifier by Bruce A. Epstein, MD. Nipple Confusion from AskDrSears. Pacifier Restriction and Exclusive Breastfeeding.

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Howard, Bruce Lanphear, Elisabeth A. Pediatrics ; e Factors associated with initiation and duration of breastfeeding in Italy. You can teach dummy independence when your baby is eight months or older. Choosing dummies Dummies come in different shapes. Here are tips to help you choose a dummy for your baby: Look for a one-piece model with a soft nipple. Dummies made in two pieces can break apart and become choking hazards.

Look for a firm plastic shield with air holes. Check the shield is more than 3. If your baby is younger than six months old, choose a dummy that can go into the dishwasher or be boiled. Most dummies are labelled for babies either under or over six months. The teats are often the same. Babies can choke on any loose bits. Keep spare dummies handy.