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Pacifier for a 16 days old baby
My baby is 16 days old and sometimes fusses even after drinking milk . Can I use a pacifier for him ?
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In India we don't use it very often... Sterility becomes an issue
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High chances of carrying infection. Better avoid.
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Avoid pacifier
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