Persistence is Futile

Before I was a parent, I did not like pacifiers.  But now that I have children, I understand the need for a pacifier for both baby and parent.  Pacifiers are wonderful comforts for us both in many ways at many times.

I prefer my children using a pacifier than sucking on their fingers.  The thought behind that is, I can take a pacifier away, but I can't take their fingers away.  But no matter what I do, I always find my son with his fingers in his mouth. I'm beginning to think that persistence is futile.

Here's a quick word about pacifiers and incoming teeth:

Newborns should have newborn pacifiers. Makes sense.  At 6 weeks, I suggest switching their pacifiers to a 0-3 month orthodontic pacifier.  At 6 weeks, baby has no attachments to the newborn paci and is willing to make the switch, stress free (for parent).  Orthodontic paci's allow baby's teeth to come in as they should.  Although, if you never make the switch, no worries. Children's teeth straighten out pretty fast. No lasting damage physically, just a little embarrassment for parent because people are commenting about your child's funky teeth. I know, because I've been there.