My son and his pacifier. What do I do?

Question

My son is teething and I was trying to find something that will help him with the pain. The teething tablets and the Tylonel are fine, but only lasted about 3 to 4 hours. Well, I decided to give him a Playtex pacifier that is made for teethers and now he is addicted to it. The problem that I have with it is that I have to get up every two hours and put the pacifier in his mouth. I don't think that he his getting the good sleep he needs. When I take it away from him, he cries and I can't have him cry too much, because I live in a one bedroom apartment. What should I do? I really don't mind if he has the pacifer, I just with that I could get him to sleep better.

Answer 1

It's ok to let him cry.....obviously people in your building must know you have a baby.......so don't worry about THEM......

you do what you have to....
babies cry.......everyone just has to deal with it....

I personally don't agree with pacifiers and don't understand why you have to do that to your child......
people just create a problem they complain about later and will have a harder time getting rid of it or having their child turn into thumb suckers.....

How old is your baby?........well if you've just introduced it and he's still under a year.......I think you should just let him cry it out....
you're teaching him cause and effect....he cries....you give him the pacifier......right?
So just be strong and let him cry it out.......
don't worry about anyone else hearing him cry......



The symptoms most likely to trouble a teether include:
• Drooling (which can lead to a facial rash)
• Gum swelling and sensitivity
• Irritability or fussiness
• Biting behavior
• Refusing food
• Sleep problems
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Give your child something to chew on, such as a firm rubber teething ring or a cold washcloth. If your baby is old enough to eat solids, he may also get some relief from cold foods such as applesauce or yogurt. Giving him a hard, unsweetened teething cracker such as zwieback to gnaw on is another time-honored trick. (Avoid carrots, as they can be a choking hazard.) Simply rubbing a clean finger gently but firmly over your baby's sore gums can ease the pain temporarily, too.

If these methods aren't working, some doctors recommend giving a teething baby a small dose of children's pain reliever such as infants' acetaminophen — but check with your doctor before giving your baby any medication. (Never give your baby aspirin or even rub it on his gums to ease the pain. The use of aspirin in children is associated with Reye's syndrome, a rare but potentially life-threatening condition.)

You can also rub your baby's gums with a topical pain relief gel such as Orajel or Zilactin, but most pediatricians advise against it: If too much gel is used, it can numb the back of your baby's throat and weaken his gag reflex (which helps prevent him from choking on his own saliva). The gels are generally safe to use, but in rare cases can cause an allergic reaction.

If drool causes a rash on your baby's face, wipe, but don't rub, the drool away with a soft cotton cloth. You can also smooth petroleum jelly on his chin before a nap or bedtime to protect the skin from further irritation.

If your child has all the signs of teething — heavy drooling, swollen gums — but also seems to be having unusual pain (crying inconsolably is a big clue), call his doctor. Teething shouldn't be an excruciating ordeal for a baby.

Answer 2

My son is also on the pacifier. I found out just like you that they can be a pain. My son attached quickly and I was up all hours placing it back in his mouth. That is until I purchased a few more. I would put one in his mouth and one in his hand maybe one by his head. That way when he lost one he learned there were more and would find them himself. It took him a few nights to figure it out though. Good luck and hopefully a good nights sleep.

Answer 3

unfortunately while they are teething, little really soothes them. an extra hug and kiss, special treatment helps. rotating motrin and tylenol every time helps with the pain some too. we tried oragel and she hated it but it helped a bit too. put the pacifier in the fridge for a bit and let it get cool, that is always good. get some teething toys that have fluid in them and sit them in the fridge and rotate them too. my daughter loved the extra Popsicles that she got while teething. kisses are best! good luck!

Answer 4

If he's still teething then let him have it. If not, then just take it away cold-turkey. He most likely won't even realize it's gone.