Nonnutritive sucking is a natural reflex for a fetus and newborn, and it is most commonly manifested by sucking the hands and fingers. The pacifier, also known as a "dummy," has long been used to satisfy this innate desire.
Pacifiers are the key to contentment for some babies in
between feedings. Here are the benefit
of pacifiers:
- A pacifier can help a fussy
baby relax. Some babies enjoy sucking on something the most.
- A pacifier serves as a
temporary distraction. A pacifier may be helpful before and after shots,
blood tests, or other procedures.
- A pacifier may assist your
baby in falling asleep. If your baby has trouble falling asleep, a
pacifier may help.
- A pacifier may alleviate
flight discomfort. Babies cannot "pop" their ears by swallowing
or yawning to relieve ear pain caused by changes in air pressure. Sucking
on a pacifier may be beneficial.
- A pacifier may help
reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Sucking on a
pacifier during naps and at bedtime may reduce the risk of SIDS. Pacifiers
are discarded. When it's time to stop using pacifiers, you can throw them
away. If your child prefers to suck on his or her thumb or fingers,
breaking the habit may be more difficult.
Aside from their benefits, using pacifier have several risks for babies. In the next article, We will analyze the risk of pacifiers.
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