The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends offering a pacifier at naptime and bedtime because research consistently shows a significantly reduced risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
While helpful in infancy, prolonged use can lead to complications if the habit persists too long.
Unlike thumb-sucking, a pacifier habit is often easier to break because you can eventually take the pacifier away. The Risks: When It Becomes a "Nuisance"
Pacifiers satisfy a baby's natural sucking reflex, which often continues even after they are full from a feeding.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends offering a pacifier at naptime and bedtime because research consistently shows a significantly reduced risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
While helpful in infancy, prolonged use can lead to complications if the habit persists too long.
Unlike thumb-sucking, a pacifier habit is often easier to break because you can eventually take the pacifier away. The Risks: When It Becomes a "Nuisance"
Pacifiers satisfy a baby's natural sucking reflex, which often continues even after they are full from a feeding.