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forests-of-purgatory t1_j8e8win wrote

Reply to comment by unknownkaleidoscope 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

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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