Pacifiers are common items that are stocked by the expecting mothers, as they are required to soothe a newborn when it is fussy. The sucking action of a pacifier helps in calming down a baby. Many parents also use them for discouraging their newborns from sucking their thumb or fingers.
Safety of the newborn is always an issue that should be properly addressed. If your newborn uses a Binky pacifier, then you should consider buying one with a pacifier clip, as it can keep the pacifier attached to the child’s clothing.
Binky pacifiers usually come as one piece, and have a shield or guard attached onto their base. Usually molded silicone, latex or combination of silicone and certain plastics are used for manufacturing pacifiers. However, silicone pacifiers are quite sturdy and never retain any odors, and are quite easy to clean. If you feel that your child may develop allergy to latex, it is better for you to buy silicone Binky pacifiers.
The American Academy of Pediatrics had conducted study on the sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), and has concluded that Binky pacifiers at bedtime or naptime can easily reduce such threat. Many people suggest that pacifiers should be introduced when your infant is at least eight weeks old, as it won’t inhibit breast feeding in any way.
Few tips that can help you in buying pacifiers are:
1. You must check that the nipple is properly attached to its base. If it can be pulled off easily by you, then baby may definitely pull it apart.
2. You must ensure that pacifier has some vent holes in its shield or guard to protect against any skin rash.
3. You should read the instructions carefully on ways to sanitize a pacifier after use or once it has been dropped.
4. Rounded or orthodontic pacifiers are most suitable for the newborns.
5. For safety reason, avoid tying pacifier around baby’s neck using a string or some ribbon. Instead, you should buy a clip-holder, as it attaches itself to baby’s clothing.
