Can my baby Paci?

Problem written by Sophia’s Mommy: How can I get my baby to take a Paci?

My daughter loves to suck and has such a strong sucking reflux but she only wants to suck my finger or my boobie and I would really like it if I could give her a paci.

I have tried the soothies, the Nuks. The “More like mother” and she keeps spiting them out. Any advice?

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Answer by nickie

hi,

dip the paci in a little bit of honey.. not to much.. just enough to coat the top of it..

it worked for my boys..

i hope this helps..

nickie

Answer by bri

My daughter never took a pacifier at all either. She is breastfed, and just never took to them. I think it’s a good thing, saves me from having to wean her from them. Maybe just try giving her something else? Like a toy or teething ring to play with and suck on. My daughter likes stuffed animals too.

OMG do NOT put it in honey. Honey contains many many allergens and you are not supposed to give babies honey until they are at least 2 years old! Look it up on any baby website, webmd, etc.

Answer by snwflkdue1209

Just keep offering them to her and try different types like you’ve doing. My son is less than two weeks old and already prefers Playtex— silicone nipple, orthodontic. He couldn’t manage the Soothies because of the shape and while he’ll take Nuk he definitely does better with the Playtex. It takes some learning for babies to realize that sucking a pacifier requires different action than nursing does, too so she just needs to adjust.

Answer by missmara42

Never dip it in honey! You could make her very sick because honey contains botulism spores. Instead of trying to get her to take a pacifier you should feel lucky she won’t, it’s one nasty habit you won’t have to break later on.

Answer by Barbara S – Due 4/1/10

My daughter refused them also, and in the end I was glad. Watching my niece wean off her much-loved pacifiers was a painful experience, and once the paci’s were out of the picture, she clung to other habitual comforts anyway to fill the gap (her sippy cup became a permanent fixture in her mouth).

I would not force it, or even stress. It will get easier soon, and when your daughter is older you’ll be grateful you don’t have to get nagged by your pediatrician to get rid of the pacifiers!

Whatever you do, do NOT dip a pacifier in honey. As someone else said, honey can contain botulism spores, which can make a newborn very ill.

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Can my baby Paci?