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Use of pacifier
Hi. My daughter is 15 days old. She cries a lot during night time. Is it safe to give pacifier to her from now or should we wait more? What is the safe age for pacifier use for a new born baby? Any advice on type of pacifier we can use?
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Pacifier is not recommended Brest feeding baby will with burping will be helpful
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Pacifiers not recommended as these can cause respiratory or intestinal infections
Breastfeeding more frequently
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If inconsolable crying Consult online or actual
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Pacifiers are preferably to be avoided as they are a source of infection. Breastfeed the baby adequately. As babies they tend to cry. If you are unable to console the baby within half hour it requires attention or else its fine 🙂
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,
pacifiers are not at any recommended age, can cause stomach pain and prone for infection
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Dr. N V Tejaswini
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11 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hi! Ideally pacifiers are not recommended at any age. They are the major source of infection.when a baby cries it can be for feeds ,any wet nappies, tummy colic etc . Few babies get consoled with mothers touch or when taken In lap etc. Check for any of these.
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