It is very important that you keep in mind what a pacifier is and is not for. A pacifier is not a way to keep baby quiet. If you are reading an article on the pros and cons, you probably already realize this. It s better to let a child cry for a minute or so and take care of it s needs as soon as you can, than teach him or her to be quiet when hunger or stress knocks at the door. A pacifier is not a way to train a baby when to eat.
Children listen to the very essence of themselves.
They eat when they are hungry, they stop when they are full, they go to the bathroom on their bodies cue, and when emotions run high they totally give in. These things help them to survive. It is cruel to confuse a hungry baby by offering him or her a pacifier. Again, the American Pediatrics Association agrees that giving a hungry baby a pacifier will interfere with their feeding process. Last but certainly not least, a pacifier is not a way to comfort your baby because you are too busy.