which site can I go to to find information on safe plastic for soothers...it seems some plastics are unsafe?- cancer causeing, disease giving etc
2006-11-21 13:00:47 · 4 answers · asked by Thornton j 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I think that now a day things are good one minute and bad the next. Today they cause this, tomorrow they dont. So you will have to use your own judgement. I use silicone NUBY pacifiers with my son... I chose this because it allows the most air to flow through and not irratate or break my sons face out. CHECK OUT THE FLAT OVAL ONES... see how they are made? LOTS OF AIR http://www.nuby.platformtwo.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=37&Itemid=54&lang=en
Orthodontic Pacifiers vs. Rounded Pacifiers
Orthodontic pacifier nipples have a rounded top and a flat bottom, and were designed to prevent tooth troubles later in baby's life. However, if your baby prefers a rounded traditional pacifier nipple, go with what works. Both types of pacifier nipples have been found to increase bite problems, like overbite, later in life, but limiting the amount of time baby spends with the pacifier and taking the pacifier away after baby's first year can minimize dental damage.
Silicone or Latex Pacifiers?
Both silicone and latex pacifier nipples have advantages, and the choice usually comes down to baby's preference. Silicone is sturdy, doesn't retain odors, cleans up easily and is harder for baby to bite through. Silicone is not as soft on baby's mouth, though. Latex is soft in baby's mouth and baby may like the way it retains scents, but latex doesn't hold up as well to repeated cleanings and little teeth can quickly chew through it.
2006-11-21 14:13:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't know how they could be dangerous. I heard that they can increase the risk of an ear infection. And that if a baby sucks on it for too many years it can cause tooth problems. But i've never actually seen any of this happen though. Pacifiers are known to help prevent SIDS. But if baby is able to soothe himself already.. let him do it.. dont give him a pacifier. It's quite difficult to wean the off and you'll be kickin yourself in the behind if you give in now!
2016-05-22 11:20:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know of any but, consider this. A child that uses a soother has higher chances to have cavities or teeth malformation. I would suggest you weaning the child from it. It is only used by parents to satisfy their needs not the child's.
2006-11-21 13:44:04 · answer #3 · answered by leoncito123451 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pacifers are the devil! LOL, but still the only reason parents use pacifers is they want their child to shut up, that's what the doctor told me. My daughter sucks her thumb, don't waster time or effort trying to have a pacifer or keeping it clean and around
2006-11-21 15:32:57 · answer #4 · answered by fourcheeks4 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋