Pacifier classes???? Need Advice!!!!

allstarsassyone · 11-09-2003, 02:07 AM

My daugher is 5 months going on 6. She is teething. She loves teething toys but I want to put her on a pacifier. Ever since she was a new born i've tried. She spits it out. She doesn't suck on it for more than 5 minutes straight...hehehe...I think it would be better to put her on a pacifier, don't you think??? At least, up until she is a year or two a pacifier should be handy. How do I get her to use it successfully beside being patient???? Should I go to a "how to put use a pacifier to your infant" classes????

Cid · 11-09-2003, 04:54 AM

humm I know what my perants did and put hunny on it but that is a bad thing to do we found out. you could try something sweet that should work.

babymamahr01 · 11-09-2003, 08:51 AM

Hi,

When my daughter was little she wouldn't take take a pacifier until she started teething at 3 months. I tried using a NAM but she refused to take it so I switched to a nuk and then she would only take a silicon one. Have you tried using different kinds to find one your little one likes? Also I have heard that if you're breastfeeding it's hard to get them to take one so if your doing that that may make a differece. Hope this helps.

**avman** · 11-09-2003, 09:52 AM

Some kids just don't want a pacifier. If she's doing fine without it, then don't worry about it. Then won't have to worry about coming back here in 2 years saying "My daughter won't give up her pacifier. Somebody please help me convince her to get rid of it."

Stick with the teething toys. Its healthier than constantly sucking on the pacifier.

The Morrigan · 11-09-2003, 09:58 AM

I have to agree with avman - I have two kids, one loved it, the other wanted nothing to do with it. It's no reflection on you that she doesn't like it, mine was happier with her fists, her toes, teething toys, ANYTHING but the pacifier. If she doesn't like it, she'll settle on something she does like instead, even at this age, you'll find babies have tastes and personalities all their own! So don't sweat it, it'll just be one less thing to lose from the diaper bag and panic over if she did get attached to it!

sisterlynch · 11-09-2003, 02:32 PM

My son never took to a pacifier, not sure why. I never forced it on him. He drank water and juice mixed together to relax. Honey for a baby isn't too good because of the risk of cavities!

11-09-2003, 02:07 AM	#1
allstarsassyone Offline Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 89	Pacifier classes???? Need Advice!!!! My daugher is 5 months going on 6. She is teething. She loves teething toys but I want to put her on a pacifier. Ever since she was a new born i've tried. She spits it out. She doesn't suck on it for more than 5 minutes straight...hehehe...I think it would be better to put her on a pacifier, don't you think??? At least, up until she is a year or two a pacifier should be handy. How do I get her to use it successfully beside being patient???? Should I go to a "how to put use a pacifier to your infant" classes????

11-09-2003, 04:54 AM	#2
Cid Offline Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Cedar City, Utah, USA Gender: Male Age: 26 Posts: 903	humm I know what my perants did and put hunny on it but that is a bad thing to do we found out. you could try something sweet that should work. __________________ The Shy Guy, Shyness will be the death of me. Field experience is something you don't get until just after you need it.

11-09-2003, 08:51 AM	#3
babymamahr01 Offline Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: green bay wi Posts: 8	Pacifiers Hi, When my daughter was little she wouldn't take take a pacifier until she started teething at 3 months. I tried using a NAM but she refused to take it so I switched to a nuk and then she would only take a silicon one. Have you tried using different kinds to find one your little one likes? Also I have heard that if you're breastfeeding it's hard to get them to take one so if your doing that that may make a differece. Hope this helps.

11-09-2003, 09:58 AM	#5
The Morrigan Offline Bronze Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The Blue Nowhere Age: 34 Posts: 907	I have to agree with avman - I have two kids, one loved it, the other wanted nothing to do with it. It's no reflection on you that she doesn't like it, mine was happier with her fists, her toes, teething toys, ANYTHING but the pacifier. If she doesn't like it, she'll settle on something she does like instead, even at this age, you'll find babies have tastes and personalities all their own! So don't sweat it, it'll just be one less thing to lose from the diaper bag and panic over if she did get attached to it! __________________ "A woman is like a tea bag. You never know how strong she is until she gets into hot water." ~Eleanor Roosevelt~

11-09-2003, 02:32 PM	#6
sisterlynch Offline Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,187	personal experience My son never took to a pacifier, not sure why. I never forced it on him. He drank water and juice mixed together to relax. Honey for a baby isn't too good because of the risk of cavities! __________________ Prepare for tomorrow, not tomorrow, but today.

11-09-2003, 09:52 AM	#4
avman Offline Administrator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Minnesota Gender: Male Age: 42 Posts: 6,526	Some kids just don't want a pacifier. If she's doing fine without it, then don't worry about it. Then won't have to worry about coming back here in 2 years saying "My daughter won't give up her pacifier. Somebody please help me convince her to get rid of it." Stick with the teething toys. Its healthier than constantly sucking on the pacifier.