59K views · 184 reactions |  When Should You Introduce a Pacifier...

The pacifier/binky/dummy can be a fantastic tool to help your baby sleep. . They are born with a natural reflex to suck and when they dont need a feed, it is an excellent form of non-nutritive sucking. . Sometimes though (and sometimes often!) the pacifier falls out! . If you tug on the pacifier while your newborn is sucking it, they can naturally suck harder which can help teach them to keep the pacifier in. . For newborn sleep tips, comment down "NEWBIE" for more information! #newborn #newborn

Good Benefits of using a Pacifier Pacifiers satisfy an infant’s innate non-nutritive sucking reflex, which has a calming effect and helps regulate stress and self-soothing.. Clinical studies associate pacifier use during sleep with a reduced risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), possibly by improving airway patency and increasing arousal from sleep. Pacifiers can also aid sleep onset, reduce crying, and provide comfort without unnecessary feeding. Compared to thumb-sucking, pacifier use i