Will A Pacifier Help Baby Sleep? Do's + Don'ts From A Pediatric Sleep Consultant

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Do pacifiers help babies sleep better? As a Pediatric Sleep Consultant, I'm sharing the DO's and DON'T in my opinions of how the pacifier impacts child sleep. In this video you'll learn why I take my stances, and when a pacifier can be incredibly helpful!
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@kate-br3be 3 ай бұрын

Great advice! Thank you!

@elisavoicu3842 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, Becca! I'm from Romania and I love your work and your content is so helpful for me. I'm a mamma of a 7 months old boy. Here in Romania we don't have a healthy "sleep culture". I've used a lot of your sleep tips, thank you very much.🙏 I wish more people knew about your channel. My baby was born with macroglossia (large tongue) so he couldn't take the pacifier. Now we uses his two finger to help him fall asleep, but when he was a newborn, soothing him was hard.

@littlezsleep 2 жыл бұрын

Elisa, thank you so much for your kind words!!! That must have been such a learning curve for you all when little one didn't enjoy the pacifier. I'm so glad that he has been able to find his fingers- those are the best soothers around!! 💛

@mihaelafarkas9750 2 жыл бұрын

Elisa, I know a teenager that has his front teeth and his two fingers bent, curved, because he sucked on them for quite a while. Indeed, he was abandoned by his mum and was living in an orphanage, but I imagined this can happen to anyone. So you should make sure he gets rid of the habit at one point.

@haloSrising 9 ай бұрын

That’s what started this whole nightmare for our journey. She was in the Nicu and was getting heel pricks every 8 hrs so the nurse felt bad and asked me if it was OK to give her a pacifier, and I said yes. Also, at the time it prevent SIDS 0:03 so in the beginning, it’s great. My biggest regret now ,is not weaning her at an earlier age. she just turned 2 I am working on weaning her. She’s always only used it at nap time and bedtime, but she’s had a mouth full of teeth before turning a year old .. I have read as long as I wean her before the max cut off of three years of age from a pediatric orthodontic dentist that their mouth can shift back to normal, but that is the Max cut off🎉 now I’m not sure how much truth is in that if anyone else who is a pediatric dentist can tell me if they’re right or wrong I would greatly appreciate it. I’ve tried snipping we’ve tried the fairy we’ve tried even bye-bye binky books just throwing them away because we are a big girl now nothing works, any helpful advice we use Dr browns

@littlezsleep 8 ай бұрын

Hey Mama! We would love to help make sleep a thing for your little one as you get rid of the pacifier! Would you mind emailing in to us at support@littlezsleep.com and we will get you connected to the right program and resources for your 2 year old! Thanks! 💛 Becca

@05drea86 Жыл бұрын

Hahaha my mom took my oldest pacifier away at 3 month and he started sucking his thumb well 14 years later and I till catch him sucking it unfortunately. My second had a pacifier we took it at 2 years old but he is fine and doesn’t suck on anything. So it’s super difficult what’s the right thing to do. My third is breastfed so she does take it sometimes but def less she is 9 weeks now and sleeps without it for most part. I didn’t realize too when she has it she doesn’t sleep as well as without

@tanker242 Жыл бұрын

I've definitely heard the exact opposite of almost every point. Besides data that's been collected it seems it can be debated and adapt best practices on a case by case scenario.

@griffinmathers929 11 ай бұрын

She mentioned that in the video.

@YTLawnGnome Жыл бұрын

Well I am very glad I found this video because next week my daughter is hitting her 16th week. Do I put the pacifier in to help her sleep however, it almost always falls out in 20 to 30 minutes after I put her down and she sleeps just fine through the rest of the night. Yea...the room share...my wife and I were planning to move her into her own room at 3 months. However, we ended up catching Covid so we moved her 2 weeks early and she took to it very first night.

@kaladwarakanath5503 Жыл бұрын

I am sorry, but hree months is too early for a baby to be sleeping alone in a room, even if there is a baby monitor!

@YTLawnGnome Жыл бұрын

@@kaladwarakanath5503 well my daughter is now almost 7 months and she has been sleeping in her own room just fine.

@nataliiaberezovska9935 4 ай бұрын

what if I am late to the game, can I get rid of pacifier around 9 month old ?

@preciousmucheba-dg4uf Ай бұрын

How true is it that when the baby is sucking the finger it eventually becomes thiner than the rest of the fingers

@gabbierennolds-robinson5521 2 жыл бұрын

Becca, two questions! 1, what do you suggest for a baby who cannot keep a pacifier in their mouth as a newborn? And 2, one of the nurses at my hospital told me to hide any pacifiers from there lactation nurses/consultants - what do you say/do in that situation?

@marceldeac1876 2 жыл бұрын

if you are breastfeeding pacifier is not recommended up too 1 or 1,5 months at least

@nicolesurphlis1558 Жыл бұрын

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@ladieuhang91 Жыл бұрын

My baby is almost 14 weeks old; he’s been sleeping with a paci but whenever the paci falls out, he wakes up crying - several times in the night. What should we do? Should we just continue doing what we do until he reaches 16w to get rid of it?

@littlezsleep Жыл бұрын

Exactly! You could try giving him a few minutes when he wakes to see if he can settle on his own! Then at 16 weeks toss it!

@samantharoseman4206 2 жыл бұрын

How can you encourage them to suck their fingers? We haven’t given a pacifier, and he is just not sucking on his fingers. Our daughter did by the time she was 2 months old, but my son is 5 months old and it’s not happening. Help. My daughter slept so well because of her thumb. But my son absolutely does not

@littlezsleep 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Samantha! Some babies just don't want to suck on their hands to fall asleep and that is OK! He may find another way to self-soothe like wiggling around or rubbing his face. If he is looking for someone else to help him fall asleep, I recommend my Baby E-Coaching to teach him to fall asleep independently! littlezsleep.com/baby

@chelsiemorrow1735 Жыл бұрын

So is it not easier to get ride of a pacifier when the child gets older like 10+ months so that they don’t become depended on sucking on fingers. Bec I’ve heard it’s so much harder to break a baby/child from sucking fingers than it is to remove a pacifier later on.. just wondering. Bec everyone I know that let’s there kids suck there fingers cant get there children to stop. One is so extreme that he has to wear the mittens like finger protectors to help train him to not put his fingers in his mouth even at the age of 2.

@littlezsleep Жыл бұрын

Heather, congratulations on your sweet little one who's likely arriving VERY soon! 💛 Best of luck to you and your family as you make this new transition very soon!

@KatieMStauffer 7 ай бұрын

Genuinely asking. All of this is fair, but if the baby won't soothe with their hands, and you have to rock or feed to settle, isn't this just trading one evil for another? A pacifier is a lot easier to just pop in than having to rock/feed to sleep. What would your suggestion be in this case, besides CIO?

@littlezsleep 7 ай бұрын

Hey Mama! Great question! Here at Little Z's, I am passionate about teaching little ones how to fall asleep 100% independently all on their own and am very passionate that my programs are not the Cry It Out method! If you would like to learn more about what programs we offer for your little one, please don't hesitate to reach out to support@littlezsleep.com and we would love to help make sleep a thing for your family!! 💛 Becca

@sarahcunningham8053 2 жыл бұрын

My first baby didn’t like the pacifier, but my second loves it before naps or bedtime. After she gets drowsy I’ll try and pull it out slowly and she immediately wakes up and gets so frustrated. I’ve seen her try and suck on her hands but she doesn’t stick with it and gets so mad. She’s 4 months old now and naps are 40 minutes on the dot. I feel like I need to get rid of the pacifier but I’m so nervous to because I literally can’t calm her down without it. Any suggestions?

@littlezsleep 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Sarah! If you are ready to teach your baby the skill of independent sleep, my Baby E-Coaching program will give you a plan of exactly what you should do! You can start as early as 4 months old and make sleep a thing for your family :) littlezsleep.com/baby

@suhaa2881 Жыл бұрын

But then when is the best time to give my baby a paci when you don't recommend give it when they're fussy? My baby is tired but she can't easily sleep no matter how close she is in my arm. I want to give the paci to sooth her better so she can have a sleep that she needed. And one more, does using a pacifier can affect the deep latch of brestfeeding?

@littlezsleep Жыл бұрын

If your baby is a newborn, you can offer the paci when you are helping them fall asleep. As long as breastfeeding is established and there are no issues, it should not affect latch!

@kellymarie2876 2 жыл бұрын

So are you recommending to remove the pacifier during the 4 month regression? Or right before it starts? Or right after it finishes?

@littlezsleep 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Kelly! Great question! You will want to remove the pacifier at 16 weeks. At this age, baby is able to learn to self soothe. The 4 month regression is caused by baby's sleep patterns maturing. If baby was relying on a lot of outside support to fall asleep, those strategies may not help baby anymore. BUT some babies do not have a 4 month regression at all. Check out this video for more info on the 4 month regression :) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a7CAqtea37HTp2Q.html

@kellymarie2876 2 жыл бұрын

@@littlezsleep Okay makes sense! Thanks so much for responding. My little man is 14 weeks. So scared to remove the pacifier lol. He falls asleep real easy with it and he sucks his hands a lot but that frustrates him instead of soothes him right now when he wants to sleep. Hopefully that will change?

@leilamok4152 2 жыл бұрын

My baby girl is exactly the same, she started to suck on her finger but get frustrated and cry for the pacifier, I'll tackle this battle next week

@ohnellgalonisaksson7289 Жыл бұрын

My baby breastfeeds and is gagging when we put paci in her mouth she's 1 month and 2weeks now. What paci should i use ? And how should i train her with a paci? I need help. Please help me 😕

@littlezsleep Жыл бұрын

Hey there! I would try a bunch of different brands! MAM has a great newborn sized paci!

@ohnellgalonisaksson7289 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou so much. Hopefully it will work. Have been buying couple of pacifiers for her. Such a waste of money.

@kellehardy9752 Жыл бұрын

I’ve heard thumb sucking is really hard to break. My son is 2 months and is chewing/sucking his fist. So let him do that instead of doing pacifier. He only takes the pacifier occasionally

@littlezsleep Жыл бұрын

Hey, Kelle! Yes, this is a very common self-soothing skill that babies can learn at an early age, and we encourage it! Their hands are always with them and they are in control of them.

@chardelraconner7324 9 ай бұрын

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@kcdc7743 2 жыл бұрын

My best friend's oldest daughter sucked her thumb, and she couldn't get her to stop for years (7+ years). Her other two kids, after she weaned them off the pacifier, there were no issues with finger sucking. My son never took a pacifier, so my boob was his only source of comfort. I plan to use a pacifier for my next one and hope starting earlier will make a difference. However, I would never recommend replacing a pacifier with a finger.

@elisemiller2244 2 жыл бұрын

I sucked my thumb till I was 6 and my parents had such a hard time, because it was messing up my bite & teeth. I don’t recommend it either. : /

@cyndiipanda 2 жыл бұрын

I agree. I don’t think it’s a good idea with the thumb sucking. I took the pacifier away from my son one day around 8-9 months and he did amazing.

@larissaball6778 Жыл бұрын

Dental nurse here and completely agree. The amount of children we have that need orthodontic treatment due to thumb sucking or even very prolonged pacifier use is alot! Much better to either not use a pacifier at all or stop it before the age of 1 but earlier is better to stop and don't encourage thumb/finger sucking.

@giselleogeer8544 2 жыл бұрын

My autistic daugther always used her fingers to self soothe, she is 8 years old now and has really learned to sleep much better because of routine and the bioray kids herbal line which helps her to focus, stay calm and remain happy. Mind you she has severe autism and since this routine has been implemented, she sleeps through the entire night. I am presently 37 weeks pregnant with my second baby and will be using these tips. Thank you

@littlezsleep 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Giselle! I am so happy to hear that you have found a routine that helps your family sleep well!! Congrats on your new little one :)

@kkenjiito Жыл бұрын

My newborn sucked his fingers minutes after being born! So blessed he knew how to self soothe

@littlezsleep Жыл бұрын

That is awesome!

@kaladwarakanath5503 Жыл бұрын

That is so sweet! That is why I feel it's wrong to cover a baby's hands with mitts. Mitts go against nature.

@stephaniefurnace6106 2 жыл бұрын

I have a question, you recommend that babies 16 weeks and up use their fingers instead of a pacifier, how do you recommend getting them to stop sucking on their thumb or fingers when they are older? I've always been made to believe that sucking on their thumb should be avoided at all cost because it is a hard habit to break and it causes a shift in their teeth to an "overbite"

@littlezsleep 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Stephanie! As your child gets older, then you can encourage them to not suck their thumb during the day! If they are sucking their thumb for the short amount of time it takes them to fall asleep as a toddler, it not should not affect their teeth or speech.

@05drea86 Жыл бұрын

Well mine is 14 and still does and we tried it all for him to not suck it anymore no chance

@Polarlichtengelchen 5 ай бұрын

My toddler is 3 , he only sucks his index Finger for falling asleep, but you can see the impact it has on his front teeth. I would not recommend, it’s so hard to get rid of it.

@jamiebrown2543 Жыл бұрын

My baby is almost two months he took it a totally of 4 times in his life he is breast doesn’t like it because it’s not the same he like to sleep on my boob and he also sleep deep and hard snores and all 😂 but my question is I’m a single mom looking to get a sitter I need him To be able to self soothe a little . I hate a thumb sucker in all honesty it’s a awful habit I know adults who do it it also messes their teeth. I rather have something to take away . I’m leaning towards spending the money on the nanny instead of a daycare so he can get the attention he’s used to I’m just scared someone will be frustrated with him

@littlezsleep Жыл бұрын

Hey Jamie! Congrats on your little one! I would try a bunch of different pacifier brands!

@janinazequeira2804 2 жыл бұрын

My 4 month old got Covid and decided he didn't want it anymore 🤷🏻‍♀️ I am guilty of trying him to take it again, he refuses. After this video, they are ALL going in the recycle bin, lol 😂

@littlezsleep 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Janina!! I'm so sorry your little one got sick, but that is a bright side- no more having to keep up with pacifiers everywhere!!

@janinazequeira2804 2 жыл бұрын

@@littlezsleep at daycare they said he took it for his nap there, but here he is totally fine and sleeps without it. Is this a big deal?

@jamiebrown2543 Жыл бұрын

@@janinazequeira2804 that’s probably because he was crying he needed some soothing most daycare make baby cry it out which is why I’m against them for babies. They aren’t going to hold and hug your baby

@janinazequeira2804 Жыл бұрын

@@jamiebrown2543 I pulled him out after he got hand foot and mouth disease. Unfortunately, daycare for him was a disaster. Sick every other week, I got depressed seeing him like that since I needed to work. Hired a nanny and best decision ever. She dedicates herself to him and works with sleep schedules and anything he needs. Wish I could take back time.

@jamiebrown2543 Жыл бұрын

@@janinazequeira2804 Thank you for that comment because I’m actually thinking of getting a nanny also just so he can get the attention that he needs the love and care the dedication it also get potty trained and have all the things that they care sometimes with all from the kids because it’s easier for them now they cares are potty training kids until they’re 3 or 4 that’s ridiculous also I wanna homeschool him . I’m just very scared of daycare especially in the world people are cruel and the babies aren’t taking care of it’s more of bare minimum

@lexycharles6972 Жыл бұрын

Why would my doctor say I must use a pacifier to keep my baby to sleep at night?

@littlezsleep Жыл бұрын

Hey there, Lexy! For newborns, ages 0-15 weeks, we recommend using it for sleep at night as it lowers the risk of SIDS.

@YanaMit Жыл бұрын

My baby's stuffed toy for sleep are my boobies and does not use pacifiers because of his own reasons 😂. He hates them. I wish he was using the pacifier during his night sleep.

@fayeclark6116 Жыл бұрын

You are WAY to preachy in my opinion. You may really know your stuff, but I personally came to this channel to be informed, not lectured.

@littlezsleep Жыл бұрын

Hey! Thanks so much for stopping by, and I love that as parents in this time in history we are able to find exactly what we need and desire for our parenting journey. Here to continue the conversation and weekly videos for anyone who needs!