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Buying Baby Clothes At A Discount
Dressing your little darling doesn't have to cost a fortune
It is no secret that having and providing for a new baby is an expensive job. With the expense of those all-important early doctor's visits, necessary items for the nursery, and the...
Here's What to expect at a Baby Shower
A baby shower is a great way to welcome a new child and congratulate the new mother. Many mothers appreciate the help in purchasing the items they will need for their new baby. Commonly, baby showers are given only to new mothers or mothers who...
Mommy & Baby: Teething & Weaning
These are two topics that strike fear in the hearts of all parents: what will happen when my baby starts teething? How will he respond when it's time to wean him (from the breast)?
Teething
Teething is not a disease, but a condition of growth....
Start Growing Healthy Children Before Getting Pregnant
When I was in my early 20’s, I read Adele Davis’s book, “Let’s Eat Right To Keep fit.” I learned from her that “you are what you eat.” I also learned that our babies are what we eat while we are pregnant, and then are what they eat once they are...
Traditional Baby Shower Gifts
TRADITIONAL GIFTS In this section, you will find some of the more traditional gifts. Keep in mind that you can alter any one of these to be more creative or personal. Gift Baskets Gift baskets are something you can buy or make. If you want to save...
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Pacifier Or Not?
Before I had children, I swore my child would never use a pacifier. To me, they were simply signs that a child was just not very well taken care of. You know, Mom doesn't want to pick the baby up and comfort her, so she just puts a pacifier in her mouth to quiet her. But, I'm older now, and I have three children, so I'm wiser too. There definitely are times when a pacifier is a huge help – not just a crutch for Mom.
As it turns out, some newborns just have a greater urge to suckle than others. If your baby is like this, a pacifier is almost a necessity. For these babies, the suckling they get from nursing or taking a bottle is simply not enough. My daughter was one of these babies, and unless she fell asleep while nursing or taking a bottle, that pacifier was critical to getting her to sleep.
Other children simply don't need this extra suckling, and, for these children, a pacifier is usually not necessary. Occasionally sucking their thumb or fist is satisfying enough for them. Watch your child in those first few days, and make the decision based on your baby's behavior. One caution, however; if your baby is nursing, you should avoid the pacifier until your baby's nursing habits are fully established. A pacifier can cause nipple confusion in babies who are struggling with breastfeeding.
The problem with pacifiers isn't really the use of the pacifier itself, rather overuse, or use of it long past a normal age. Pacifier use can cause serious dental issues, and should be used only for the required amount of time. Plus, the older your child gets,
the harder it will be for you to keep it clean. Also, if your child relies on a pacifier to fall asleep, you will be required to retrieve it for him multiple times during the night, when he is unable to locate it on his own.
If your child uses a pacifier, look for the natural opportunities that will arise for giving it up, and seize them. For example, my daughter caught a bad cold at about six months old, and wouldn't use the pacifier; because she was so congested she could hardly breathe. As soon as she started to refuse it because of the cold, I put it out of sight. Once her cold was over, she had forgotten about it. My middle son held on to his a little longer, but at about thirteen months, I noticed that just before he fell asleep at night, he would toss the pacifier out of his crib. So, one night, I picked it up off the floor, and put it away. Same ending – he never noticed it was gone.
If your child needs it, a pacifier can be a great comforter, and can make life easier for you, too. Just be sure not to let it go on for too long, or you and the baby can become dependent!
About The Author:
Sarah is a 41 year old wife and mother of two boys and one girl. She spent many years as a manager in the corporate world, and gave it up to be a stay at home mom. Go to http://www.infantresources.com now and get her incredible baby minicourse – absolutely free.
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