unknownkaleidoscope
unknownkaleidoscope t1_j8dtvkd wrote
Reply to comment by forests-of-purgatory 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 are awful for oral development. SIDS, while tragic, is not really common at all, and it’s largely not preventable. There are also other ways to reduce risk, like not smoking, room sharing, etc. that are only beneficial and do not mess up their oral development.
unknownkaleidoscope t1_j8ew29t wrote
Reply to comment by forests-of-purgatory 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
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.