DO'S AND DON'TS OF USING A PACIFIER

Not sure how and when to give a pacifier to your youngster? Here are a few hints that can assist you in dealing with your kid's pacifier utilize the correct way. Understand more. 

DO'S

• In the event that your kid doesn't need a pacifier, don't constrain it on them. You can take a stab at giving it another attempt after some time. 

• You can give them the pacifier when you realize they are not ravenous and keeps on crying 

• Have a go at giving your youngster a pacifier during their rest time or naptime to relax them. Try not to put it back in their mouth if it falls out of their mouth while sleeping

• If you have two kids or letting your child play with other kids, don't let them use the same pacifier. It could make your child fall sick

• Throw the pacifier away in the event that you see any breaks or tear on them 

• Ensure you clean your kid's pacifier using warm water

DON'TS

• Try not to give your kid a pacifier in replacement/substitution for your time and attention

• Try not to use a pacifier to delay your child's feeding time

• Try not to give your child a pacifier with a cord as it can strangle them

• Don't sweeten the pacifier by applying honey or sugar because this could ruin their milk teeth

• Don't tie the pacifier around their neck as it could strangle them

• Don't ever put the pacifier in your mouth and keep it in your child's mouth. Your saliva has bacteria that can cause tooth decay in your child right after they start to erupt (coming out)

THINGS TO CONSIDER WHILE BUYING A PACIFIER

• Purchase the right-sized pacifier for your kid that fits their mouth

• Purchase a pacifier for your kid that is free from bisphenol-A (BPA)

• Purchase a pacifier for your youngster with ventilation holes on the shield in order to let the air in and help your child breathe better