I think that babies do not need a pac. after that age. Babies (0-6 months) have the need to suck. So some need a pacifier. By the time the kid is getting teeth and eating solids, the paci. should go. I HATE seeing toddlers walking around with one. Do you agree why or why not.
2006-06-29 10:44:29 · 11 answers · asked by adrixia 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Pacifiers should be used to satisfy the kid's sucking needs, not to pacify it. It kills their teeth and, later on speech development.
My wife made me comfort the kid rather than stick the pacifier in hime and he didn't really have to be weaned, he just didn't care for it too much.
If parents can, weaning should happen sometime before 18 months. Seeing kids taking out their pacifier to talk to their parents disturbs me too.
2006-06-29 10:52:13 · answer #1 · answered by Don't look too close! 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think that babies should be weaned from the paci at the same age that it is recommended for the bottle which is between 12 and 15 months. I do not have an opinion for or against the paci in younger babies. If the baby needs it, let him have it but don't force it on him. My son did not want the paci and people tried to force him to take it. That bugs me.
2006-06-29 17:49:56 · answer #2 · answered by AlongthePemi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe babies should be weaned from a pacifier by that age as well. My daughter never even took to a pacifier so I am lucky in the fact that I don't have to try to wean her off of one. She would only chew on them. I agree that toddlers shoudn't still have pacifiers. It can really affect the way their teeth grow in and may give them a BAD overbite.
2006-06-29 17:59:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate pacifiers. They look stupid and they are used as a terrible crutch. That said my little guy had one huge oral fixation! I broke down and tried to give him a pacifier and he refused it! Funny how that works. It is true that pacifiers can cause the teeth to be crooked. Even though I hate them, had my baby taken them I would have been relieved. If they are used sparingly, and not used once the babe's on solids and toddling around, they can be a good tool.
2006-06-30 02:10:00 · answer #4 · answered by amyaliceco 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it all depends on the child. My soon to be 2 year old still takes a paci. But I am going to stop letting her have it throughout the day and only give it to her in the car and then at bedtime. The next step is to throw them away. I think when a child is ready, theyll let go of it. My 7month old doesnt take one. Its just a matter of being comfortable...after all, i still suck my thumb when relaxing. Such a shame, i know.
2006-06-29 17:54:59 · answer #5 · answered by ernielovescolette 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are old enough to walk around the room by themselves, I agree that they're too old for a pacifier. Solids are begun at 4 months, and some aren't quite ready to give it up yet at that age.
2006-06-29 17:48:51 · answer #6 · answered by Sherry K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree!!! By this time they can put toys or teething rings in their mouth if they need to chew or suck on something.
My son had a strong sucking reflex but by 4 months he could was able to put a teething ring in his mouth.
It's much easier to wean them off before it becomes a habit.
2006-06-29 17:49:51 · answer #7 · answered by ktwister 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't understand why eveyone want to take away a child's comfort just because they don't like the look of it. My friend the dentist says if you take it away before three the child will not have tooth problems. I say let them suck and keep them happy!
2006-06-29 19:26:17 · answer #8 · answered by Autumn S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree
besides the childs need to suck is covered by those rediculous sippy cups with spill proof valves... I have seen idiots let children as old as five drink from them.... gurr
2006-06-29 18:28:56 · answer #9 · answered by tpuahlekcip 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my 8 month old never did like her pacifier
2006-06-29 17:50:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋