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Neither_Ride3473 t1_j7bb9k3 wrote

Reply to comment by TumbleWeed_64 in A new study suggests that too much screen time during infancy may lead to changes in brain activity, as well as problems with executive functioning — the ability to stay focused and control impulses, behaviors, and emotions — in elementary school. by Wagamaga

I have 5 kids and I'm also the parent that never used a pacifier.

Good try though I guess

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forests-of-purgatory t1_j7c7h98 wrote

Why no pacifier? In babies they reduce the risk of SIDS?

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unknownkaleidoscope t1_j8dtvkd wrote

Pacifiers are awful for oral development. SIDS, while tragic, is not really common at all, and it’s largely not preventable. There are also other ways to reduce risk, like not smoking, room sharing, etc. that are only beneficial and do not mess up their oral development.

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forests-of-purgatory t1_j8e8win wrote

Pacifiers do not affect oral development in the first few months of life

Sids is worse than bad teeth, even if less likely

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forests-of-purgatory t1_j8ea1q3 wrote

“Normal pacifier use during the first few years of life generally doesn't cause long-term dental problems. However, prolonged pacifier use might cause a child's teeth to be misaligned.” -Mayo clinic

“Pacifiers are not necessarily bad for your baby if they are weaned off of them before the age of two. After that, teeth start to develop, and oral health can be impacted.“ - oral surgery of utah

I said months in my other comment but apparently its a few years. Most places recommend pacifiers between ages 1-6 months to reduce SIDS risk anyways, just wean them off before oral development would be affected and its a win win

Edited like 3 times to figure out formatting, oh the difference a space makes

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unknownkaleidoscope t1_j8ew29t wrote

The protective factor of pacifiers is minimal and can be made up in other ways, like breastfeeding and room sharing…

Pacifiers are a breast replacement option. If you breastfeed, you don’t need pacifiers unless it’s your preference. Some parents don’t have that preference because they don’t want to risk oral development issues or dependency… I’m not sure why this is controversial. Use pacifiers if you want, all I was doing is answering your question on why some parents choose not to use a pacifier.

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Neither_Ride3473 t1_j7fdes0 wrote

Being around parents that used pacifiers with their kids made me feel like it was used as a "crutch" for both the child and the parent.

I just never liked the concept of it.

Apparently it's because I like to picture myself sitting on a throne judging the other peasant parents I guess. Tumbleweed over here knows me more than I know myself so you can just ask them.

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