Best Pacifier for Breastfed Babies?
In some cases, new mothers who are afraid to breastfeed start searching very early for the best pacifier for breastfed babies. And while a pacifier is a good idea for your baby later on, it may not be the best idea during the first month of life. They may actually become confused and prefer the pacifier to the breast, resulting in inconsistent flow of breast milk.
However, it never hurts to find one! Here’s a list of the top-rated pacifiers for breastfed babies that you can choose from when the time is right.
Gerber Nuk Pacifier – this is perhaps the most popular baby pacifier on the market, and it is one of the most long-lived. Its slanted shape allows it to fit well in the baby’s mouth and not fall out. It is also very light and comes in a range of colors.
The First Years Soothie Pacifier – this is also a popular brand and happens to be inexpensive compared to some of the other big names. Hospitals often use this brand of pacifier for newborn babies because its smallest size fits most conveniently.
Hawaii Medical Gumdrop Baby Pacifier – you will probably find that this pacifier is only available in hospitals and medical centers. It is a silicone based product that is popularly used for premature babies and newborns on a whole. Its single piece design makes it an easy fit for babies.
Sassy Mam Air Pacifier – the Sassy Mam pacifier is usually preferred for babies with sensitive skin, and whose skin could become irritated due to drool produced from sucking. It has a thin silicone guard ring that allows air to pass through, thereby keeping the baby’s face drool-free.
Natursutten Pacifier – this is one of the few natural rubber pacifiers on the market, and it also happens to be BPA-free. It is also free from PVC, phalates and artificial coloring. Doctors have found that natural rubber pacifiers are much softer than the silicone types, and as such conform to the baby’s mouth more easily.
By far, this selection of baby pacifiers is the best selection on the market today. Even though one or two may be rated higher than the others, you can’t go wrong with selecting any of them for your breastfed baby. All you need to pay attention to is timing in terms of when you start allowing your baby to use it. After they’ve become quite attached to the breast, you can start introducing the pacifier.
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