When to introduce pacifier to breastfed baby

When to introduce a pacifier

Babies can use pacifiers from birth – though if you're breastfeeding, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) suggests waiting to introduce a pacifier until after your baby is breastfeeding well.

Sucking is a natural, soothing instinct that drives your baby to eat.

If you're breastfeeding, this sucking reflex also helps to establish your milk supply. So if you're breastfeeding and want to offer your newborn a pacifier, make sure to feed your baby on demand first.

Pacifier age limit

(This sometimes means your baby will eat every hour, if they're cluster feeding to boost your milk supply. You can also expect your newborn to eat every few hours throughout the night for the first couple of months.)

When giving your newborn a pacifier, do it at a time when you know they aren't hungry, such as right after a feeding.

Try to soothe your baby another way first, such as by switching positions or rocking them. If your baby is still fussy after you've fed, burped, a

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