my grandaughter is 1 and i think it is ok to start to try to break her of the pacifer, but the other grandmother thinks she still needs it to sleep with, because of crib death
2006-06-20 11:53:22 · 10 answers · asked by willisjeannette 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Only *one* research study showed that taking a pacifier away from a baby is a risk for SIDS (crib death). It may or may not be proven in additional studies. In any event, after a year old, there is no longer a risk of SIDS. The highest risk is 2-4 months, it drops still further at 6 months, and is past at a year old.
Babies *do* still have a strong sucking need. The most common problem if this need is not met is increased violence--a child who hits, bites, etc. It can become a serious problem for the child and for the parents who have to deal with it
That said, however, this is *not* a decision that grandparents get to make--neither you nor the "other grandmother". Keep your opinions to yourself if you want to have a good relationship with your child and grandchild...
2006-06-20 23:46:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
at one year the risk of crib death is low now should be fine...
I have never heard that a pacifier lowering the chance of crib death I will try to find info for it... aah here it is
Four recent studies have reported a substantially lower SIDS incidence among infants who used pacifiers than among infants who do not. Although this association has been strong and consistent, it does not prove that pacifier use prevents SIDS. Mechanisms by which pacifiers might protect against SIDS have been proposed, such as stinting of the upper airway, but data are lacking to demonstrate that any of them are relevant to SIDS. Conversely, other studies have demonstrated that pacifier use can be linked to a shortened duration of breastfeeding, increased susceptibility to otitis media, and increased dental malocclusion. The Task Force believes that additional outcome studies are required before a specific recommendation about pacifiers can be made.
2006-06-20 11:59:17 · answer #2 · answered by tpuahlekcip 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pacifer has no bearing on crib death...which I think you are talking aboug SIDS. That is most common under 6 months and I have NEVER heard of a pacifer preventing this. Wondering where she even thought she heard that from.
Take the paci away!!! It's best to break it now than 6 months or more from now when the baby is more set in her ways.
2006-06-20 11:58:20 · answer #3 · answered by MaryJaneD 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The statistics say SIDS (crib death) is rarely cause of death after age of 4 months. At a year old she needs to get off the pacifier, if for no other reason than it becomes a bad habit.
2006-06-20 13:11:37 · answer #4 · answered by gwencristel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard of a pacifier preventing crib death.
Suggest your child (the parent) talk to the pediatrician. He/she will probably say that the sooner you break the child from the pacifier, the better.
My daughter never used a pacifier and she was fine (She is almost 8 years old now)
2006-06-20 11:58:55 · answer #5 · answered by mand 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My opinion is to take away the pacifier before the first tooth breaks in. Pacifiers can cause teeth to shift forward. I don't put much credibility with the crib death link to pacifiers.
I don't believe in pacifiers after a child starts eating his/her first foods.
2006-06-20 12:36:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-31 05:10:44 · answer #7 · answered by shuey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I understand fully what you are saying. In my book "What to expect the first year" it says that pacifiers do help to reduce SIDS. However it says they need to do more studies on this theory. After about 6 months the risk of SIDS reduced dramatically,
2006-06-20 12:05:00 · answer #8 · answered by mememe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 3 kids, none used a pacifier, I think she can stop the sooner the easier it will be
2006-06-20 14:13:51 · answer #9 · answered by Marge Simpson 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just took my little girl away from her pacifier completely 2 weeks ago and she will be 15mo this coming Sunday.
2006-06-21 13:10:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋