Many parents wonder if they should introduce a pacifier to their baby. Will it become a bad habit? Is it safe? Will it mess up my baby’s teeth? Does it ultimately help or hinder sleep? How will I remove it? These are questions I get all the time. There are many benefits to pacifier use: reduced risk of SIDS, it satisfies the non-nutritive sucking need (the sucking reflex that is not associated with hunger), ease of soothing and comfort in times of…
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