Frustrated!!

[Shakiyiah_Mommy]

So my husband and I are having this on going disagreement about letting our babygirl have a Nuk(pacifier) me and all 5 of my siblings had one. But Him and his siblings didnt. So he is saying no absolutely NOT. Me on the other hand I'm saying yes, it's not like she's going to suck on it 24/7 365! It's a soothing thing and such. I'm not saying I'll have depression after she gets here but I feel like it could be a possibility as I already am down now about not working and having to depend on my husband. I feel like it could help! But I can't get my husband to understand that. How does everyone else feel about using a Nuk (pacifier)

[lousie_1986]

Whether or not a pacifier is beneficial or not for some babies is besides the point, it's more about supporting each other and being open to what suits the baby. I think just respect his opinion and tell him you want to try without a pacifier. But that if all else fails, you want to be able to try a pacifier with his support and without guilt. After 2 days straight of a crying baby, he might change his views! My husband had no idea how hard babies could be, and soon all his preconceived natural ideas flew out the window... He'd come home armed with colic meds, formula, rockers, pacifiers... He got pretty desperate lol!

[Shakiyiah_Mommy]

I don't plan on breastfeeding so I'm fine there. And it isn't something I wanted to force on her, but if she takes it great if not than that's fine too. And being a FTM the whole it can help reduce SIDS I'm all for!!! I know it won't prevent it but anything to help me not be so worried. Just wish he would listen and at least THINK about it. But he's being stubborn

[beckyyy1115]

Binkies are life savers!! Lol its a wonderful thing for the baby to have. If my son will take a Binky, I'm gonna give him it haha although I am gonna breast feed so I have to wait about 2 weeks but after 2 weeks is up I'm gonna try it

[5Nov]

It helps to form their pallet (hope that's the correct word) in the beginning, and soothes them. If they do end up using it for to long it can however then cause speech problems and teething problems.

[laurlaur90]

Pacifiers reduce the risk of SIDS. I'm all for them. If you breast feed all you do is wait 2 weeks after birth before introducing one.

[Chelsaboyd]

The lactation consultant I had said that if it's introduced too early it can make latching for breastfeeding harder. They told me no paci for 2-4 weeks to establish muscle memory for breastfeeding but after that it is fine. But it's personal choice and lots of babies do fine using them right away.

[lguzmom]

My husband and I went through this same discussion with our first. He won because baby wouldn't stop crying so I caved and gave him a pacifier. He had it until he was 2 and 1/2. Took me forever to wean him. I was always against toddlers with pacifiers too. It was so hard to wean him from it without breaking his heart. My second one refused a pacifier and I gladly would have given him one to stop the constant crying. If never would take one. I don't think it matters in the long run. Both my boys are healthy and no teeth problems and they are both very attached to me. Your husband might not mind once baby is here if it helps baby calm down. Every baby is different too. Some take it and some don't.

[areal10]

I was undecided on whether or not to let my baby have one. I had the hardest time breaking my first daughter from using hers when it was time. My mom bought one, just in case. I let my baby try it & she didnt like it at first. Now she uses it when she feels like it. I also read that using one helps to reduce the risk if SIDS. Maybe find some information about the pros of using one & show your husband. (My husband didn't care either way. He said whatever makes our babies comfortable, use it)

[Sxl0072412]

I let my daughter have one for a while but she got rid of it on her own around three months.
I didn't want a toddler in a paci I don't like that(my opinion) sorry!
I am wondering if I'll have issues as my daughter will be 2 when the new baby comes, I think she might want one just to have her own -_- idk what I'll do then

[blanca_13]

I say no to pacifiers since its weird to have baby just sucking and not recieving anything. Plus I plan to breastfeed so I'm not a big fan. Anyways.

[alana'smommy]

I feel its something good to stop baby from crying when he or she is not hungry or so u won't have to hold the baby all the time my oldest had one and my other too well they did not like them he's going to thank u in the long run when y'all are in the car and baby is crying

[nikki_36]

Luckily me and my husband agreed to try a pacifier with our first daughter but 2 weeks after she was born she wouldn't take it anymore, so we aren't going to worry about getting one for our second daughter who is due in Dec