By now you have noticed that your baby sucks his fingers and hands a lot. Sucking brings pleasure to a baby. This is a strong need in babies this age. Being able to suck his own fingers and hands means he can make himself feel good all by himself. Sucking helps him feel happy and calm. Sometimes sucking fingers is a sign of hunger.
A baby often sucks his fingers or pacifier while he watches and learns about his world. As something grabs his attention, he may stop sucking for a moment to watch. He will then start to suck again.
Many parents buy pacifiers for their babies. You may have heard that pacifiers can harm a baby's mouth. You may have heard that pacifiers will keep a baby from developing correctly. A pacifier isn't necessary. But it's OK if your baby uses one.
Never tie or pin a pacifier to your baby's clothes. The ribbon or string could get wrapped around his neck. This could choke him. A pin in your baby's clothes can stick him.
Be sure to buy the kind of pacifier that cannot come apart. Be sure it can be washed in a dishwasher. Clean the pacifier often. You can clean it by boiling it in water or putting it in the dishwasher.
Never dip a pacifier in sweet liquids, honey or syrups to make it tasty. Germs in honey and syrups can make your baby sick. Sweets may cause tooth decay when your baby is older.
Pacifiers are useful to soothe or distract infants. The constant sucking and biting on it helps to keep them busy. These devices come in all sizes and colors and involve choices which can be quite confusing to a parent. Here are some points to keep in mind while buying pacifiers:
? Size matters. Any pacifier that can completely enter the baby's mouth is dangerous.
? Some pacifiers have holes for ventilation. These are necessary to prevent rashes due to constant exposure to moisture.
? Not all babies like pacifiers. Some may prefer to suck their thumbs.
? Don't buy too many pacifiers unless you are sure what type your baby likes.
? Some parents use silicon nipples because they are easier to clean.
? Latex may be a good alternative because of its softness, though you may need to buy more of them often, since they wear out faster. Also, some babies are allergic to latex.
? Do not use homemade pacifiers or any object found at home such as bottle caps.
? Avoid pacifiers filled with liquids and gels, as the baby may bite or chew into the nipple, causing the liquid to spill.
? Tying the pacifier to the baby is not advisable, as it may lead to strangulation.
 |
8 MAM Pacifiers 6 Months Boys Blue Green |  |
10 Bids | US $12.01 | 22m |
 |
VAMPIRE pacifier headband set baby Billy Bob costume | |
 |
US $9.95 | 27m |
 |
Billy Bob teeth PACIFIER Binky baby I LOVE MY GRANDMA | |
|
US $6.95 | 27m |
 |
CAREBEAR PACIFIERS | |
1 Bid | US $.99 | 42m |
 |
2 MyPacifier Personalized Pacifiers THE ORIGINAL | |
|
US $12.50 | 48m |
 |
Wubbanub Infant Pacifier Duck | |
|
US $10.50 | 53m |
 |
BNWT JOLLY BABY Elephant Soother Dummie Clip Newborn | |
0 Bid | US $3.66 | 57m |
 |
Piglet pig pacifier headband set baby Billy Bob costume | |
|
US $9.95 | 1h 21m |
 |
NEW MAM Baby Pacifiers 6 Months Boy Blue Designs | |
|
US $7.95 | 1h 43m |
 |
Natursutten Natural Rubber Pacifier 6 months up | |
0 Bid | US $3.99 | 2h 53m |
 |
AVENT 6 18 MONTH PACIFIERS 4 TOTAL BRAND NEW | |
11 Bids | US $7.50 | 3h |
 |
WUBBANUB Infant Baby Soothie PACIFIER Exclusive LION | |
|
US $12.99 | 3h 26m |
 |
Infant girls BPA FREE Pacifiers 2 NIP | |
1 Bid | US $.99 | 3h 57m |
 |
Infant boys BPA FREE Pacifiers 2 NIP | |
1 Bid | US $.99 | 3h 58m |
 |
NIB JUICY BABY GIRL PACIFIER GIFT SET | |
2 Bids | US $25.50 | 4h 36m |
 |
Avent Contemporary Freeflow Pacifiers 0 6 Months 2pk | |
|
US $21.81 | 6h 46m |
 |
Nuby Natural Touch Softflex Pacifiers classic 0 6 month | |
|
US $28.58 | 7h 3m |
 |
NIP NEW Wubbanub Soothie Pacifier BLUE PONY FREE Ship | |
|
US $10.99 | 7h 18m |
 |
NIP NEW Wubbanub Soothie Pacifier DOG FREE Shipping | |
|
US $10.99 | 7h 21m |
 |
NIP NEW Wubbanub Soothie Pacifier FROG FREE Shipping | |
|
US $10.99 | 7h 22m |
 |
PACIFIER BAG BINKY BAG KEEP TRACK OF EXTRA BINKIES | |
|
US $12.50 | 11h 2m |
 |
Mam Rockn Roll Skull Punk Princess BPA Free Pacifiers | |
|
US $8.49 | 11h 5m |
 |
8 MAM Pacifiers 6 Months Girls Purple Pink | |
8 Bids | US $9.97 | 12h 47m |
 |
8 MAM Pacifiers 6 Months Girls Red Yellow Purple | |
4 Bids | US $6.05 | 12h 50m |
 |
NIP GERBER SOFT CENTER Natural Bulb Pacifier | |
|
US $3.00 | 13h 30m |
 |
3 MAM Pacifiers 6 Months Boutique Burp Cloth Set | |
3 Bids | US $1.75 | 13h 35m |
 |
3 MAM Pacifiers 6 Months Boutique Burp Cloth Set | |
3 Bids | US $1.75 | 13h 45m |
 |
NIB NUBY SILICONE PACIFER 0 6 M BABY FEEDING INFANT | |
2 Bids | US $1.75 | 14h 9m |
 |
GERBER SOFT CENTER Natural Bulb Pacifiers LOT of 2 | |
|
US $7.75 | 15h 16m |
 |
white orange ADULT BABY dummy Pacifier NUK 5 teat | |
|
US $22.44 | 16h |
 |
NEW CLASSIC POOH PACIFIERS LOT NEWBORN 3 MONTHS WINNIE | |
1 Bid | US $.99 | 16h 7m |
 |
ADULT BABY misty yellow dummy Pacifier nuk 5 teat | |
|
US $20.94 | 16h 13m |
 |
2 MAM PACIFIERS 0 6 MONTHS I LOVE DADDY PINK GIRLS | |
|
US $6.50 | 16h 20m |
 |
Lot of 2 Carebears Baby Shower Pacifiers New Nip Cute | |
|
US $2.99 | 16h 43m |
 |
DISNEY TOMMEE TIPPEE SOOTHER SAFE AN CLEAN | |
1 Bid | US $3.37 | 16h 46m |
 |
GERBER SOFT CENTER Natural Bulb Pacifiers LOT of 4 | |
|
US $15.00 | 16h 50m |
 |
Adult baby teen large pacifier vintage | |
6 Bids | US $10.50 | 17h 14m |
 |
ADULT BABY dummy Pacifier nuk 5 teat white bunny rabbit | |
|
US $20.94 | 17h 25m |
 |
Lot of 7 MAM Infant girl pacifiers pacifier attachers | |
4 Bids | US $2.85 | 17h 25m |
 |
ADULT BABY dummy Pacifier Clip Turq Teddy bear nuk 5 | |
|
US $23.94 | 17h 28m |
 |
ADULT BABY white nuk decorated dummy Pacifier nuk5 teat | |
|
US $20.94 | 17h 36m |
 |
NUK 5 Adult Baby Pacifier Dummy Soother or NUK 4 | |
|
US $20.94 | 17h 36m |
 |
ADULT BABY dummy Pacifier Clip disney winnie Nuk 5 | |
|
US $23.94 | 17h 38m |
 |
WubbaNub DRAGON PACIFIER WE HAVE EXCLUSIVE on this | |
0 Bid | US $15.00 | 17h 43m |
 |
NEW MAM IM NEW BEING CUTE PACIFIERS 6 BPA FREE | |
2 Bids | US $2.25 | 17h 47m |
 |
NEW MAM I LOVE DADDY LITTLE GIRL PINK 2 MONTHS | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 17h 50m |
 |
NEW MAM I LOVE DADDY MOMMY ADORABLE BLUE BOY 2 MONTHS | |
3 Bids | US $2.50 | 17h 52m |
 |
NEW MAM I LOVE DADDY MOMMY PINK LITTLE GIRL 2 MONTHS | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 17h 54m |
 |
NEW MAM LOT BLUE BOYS PACIFERS BLACK WHITE TRENDS | |
3 Bids | US $2.25 | 17h 59m |
 |
NEW MAM LOT PINK GIRLS PACIFERS BLACK WHITE TRENDS | |
1 Bid | US $.99 | 18h 1m |
| Powered by phpBay |
 |
The First Years Soothie Newborn Pacifiers, Girl List Price: $4.99 Sale Price: $3.95 Average Rating:   |
|
The number-one pacifier used in over 2,000 hospitals nationwide--over half the hospitals in the coutnry! Over 2.5 million pacifiers are distributed to newborns each year--this means that more than half the babies born go home from the hospital with a Soothie Pacifier... |
 |
The First Years Newborn Pacifiers - 2 Pack List Price: $4.79 Sale Price: $3.95 Average Rating:  |
|
The First Years Soothie Newborn Pacifier, Packs of 2 (Pack of 4) |
 |
The First Years Soothie Newborn Pacifiers, Boy List Price: $4.99 Sale Price: $3.95 Average Rating: |
|
The number-one pacifier used in over 2,000 hospitals nationwide--over half the hospitals in the country! Over 2.5 million pacifiers are distributed to newborns each year--this means that more than half the babies born go home from the hospital with a Soothie Pacifier... |
 |
Natursutten BPA-Free Natural Rubber Pacifier, Orthodontic, 0-6 Months List Price: $8.95 Sale Price: $8.38 Average Rating:  |
|
All Natursutten pacifier are made from pure, natural rubber from the tree Hevea brasiliensi. Natursutten pacifiers are conform to the Pacifier Safety requirements by European standard EN 1400. Made in the E... |
 |
BooginHead Pacifier Holder, Blue Green Stripe List Price: $4.99 Sale Price: $3.99 Average Rating: |
 |
Avent Translucent Pacifiers, Clear Newborn Sale Price: $4.49 Average Rating: |
|
Designed with the highest safety standards AVENT pacifiers have odorless tasteless silicone nipples that reduce risks related to allergies As recommended by pediatricians the nipple is symmetrical so right side up or upside down AVENT pacifiers ensure the proper development of your baby s teeth and gums The vents in the shield allow circulation which helps prevent chapping and protects baby s delicate skin |
 |
NUK Silicone Animal Faces BPA Free Pacifier, Size 2, 2 Pack, Colors May Vary List Price: $4.59 Sale Price: $4.59 Average Rating: |
 |
Chomp Baby Pacifier List Price: $7.99 Sale Price: $3.85 Average Rating: |
|
Two Front Teeth Pacifier From the maker of the Billy-Bob teeth, comes a pacifier with a new twist. You are sure to get a few double takes whenever this fun little piece is in use. Contoured shield with ventilation holes Contains Silicone Orthodontic Nipple Kid tested, Dentist approved complies with EEC directive 90/128/EEC complies with 16 CFR 1511 requirements for pacifiers These pacifiers are sized for ages 3 months to 99 years :) so you can get one for baby and one for yourself... |
 |
Playtex OrthoPro Silicone Newborn Pacifier with Sterilizing Cover - 2 Pack (Colors Vary) List Price: $3.99 Sale Price: $9.95 Average Rating: |
|
INDICATIONS: Playtex Newborn Silicone Ortho Pro Pacifier, Assorted were designed by dentists not only to soothe your baby, but also to allow for proper oral development. |
 |
RaZbaby Keep-it-Kleen Pacifier - Percy Puppy List Price: $4.49 Sale Price: $3.94 Average Rating: |
|
New Design Now Available! The Keep-it-Kleen pacifier has moved away from the original "handled" design to a new and improved "button" design. The Keep-it-Kleen Pacifier from Razbaby is the only pacifier with this special "stay clean" shield... |
