Amit Sharma Amit Sharma Asked 6 months ago

Can babies sleep with pacifier?

Our baby loves her pacifier and it helps her settle down for sleep. My mother-in-law says it's not good to let her sleep with it. Is it generally okay for babies to sleep with a pacifier?

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Bimla Devi Bimla Devi Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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Haan beta, bilkul so sakte hain, koi buri baat nahi hai. Bas dhyaan rakhna ki jab woh so jaye aur pacifier gir jaye, toh use wapas mat dalo. Aur bilkul saaf-suthra rakhna chuski ko.

Jaison Thomas Jaison Thomas Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Using a pacifier at bedtime is actually recommended sometimes because it can reduce SIDS risk. Just make sure you don't coat it in honey or sugar, and buy the one-piece silicone ones. If it falls out while they sleep, leave it be.

Anjali Mehta Anjali Mehta Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I am thinking of getting one for my baby because he cries a lot at night. But is it hard to break the habit later? I am a bit scared he will get too addicted to it and it might affect his teeth.

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Kriti Malhotra Kriti Malhotra Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

I felt so guilty using a pacifier, thinking I was a lazy mom who couldn't soothe her own baby. But honestly, it helped us both get some desperately needed sleep. It is perfectly okay to use it if it keeps you both sane.

Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Pacifiers are a lifesaver for sleep. Just buy two-three same pieces because they always get lost under the bed. Wash them in hot water daily and don't tie any ribbon around it for safety. Simple!

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Vaishali Kulkarni Vaishali Kulkarni Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Haan na, pacifier se baby bohot jaldi so jata hai and unhe comfort milta hai. Bas dhyaan rakhna ki chain ya chord mat lagana sleep ke time pe, gale mein phas sakta hai. Safe use karna ho toh bilkul theek hai.

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