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Should I introduce a pacifier?

3734 moms shared how they navigated this decisionRight on time for 🧒 0-3-months

3 approaches by moms

Delayed introduction45% moms chose this path
Waiting until breastfeeding is fully established before offering a pacifier.
Suits breastfeeding Moms who want to avoid nipple confusion during the early confinement period. Most babies accept it easily at one month and use it strictly for sleep.
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Aina M.. · First-time mom · Baby at 2 months
Waited until my confinement ended before giving the pacifier. She took to it immediately and my milk supply wasn't affected at all.
Early introduction30% moms chose this path
Giving the pacifier from birth to help soothe a fussy newborn.
Suits Moms dealing with colic or those needing immediate relief during cluster feeding phases. The baby usually settles much faster, giving exhausted parents a much-needed mental break.
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Liyana H.. · Experienced mom · Baby at 3 months
Gave it on day three because he was nursing non-stop for comfort. Best decision ever, it saved my sanity during those crazy night shifts.
Strict avoidance15% moms chose this path
Never offering a pacifier to prevent future dependency and dental issues.
Suits Moms who prefer using alternative soothing methods like babywearing or rocking to sleep. It requires more physical effort initially but completely skips the stressful pacifier weaning stage later.
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Siti T.. · First-time mom · Baby at 3 months
Decided to skip it entirely after hearing horror stories about weaning toddlers. We just use a sarong cradle and white noise to settle him.

Expert guidance

Early pacifier use can cause nipple confusion and interfere with establishing a healthy milk supply. The Ministry of Health Malaysia (KKM) and Pantai Hospitals advise against giving pacifiers to breastfed babies, as they disrupt exclusive breastfeeding. What matters most is prioritising your breastfeeding journey, ensuring your baby latches well before considering any artificial teats.

Official sources
KKM
Pantai

Parenting decisions are personal, and every child is different. The information shared here includes real experiences from moms and guidance from expert and public sources, but should not replace professional medical or healthcare advice.

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