Anjali Reddy Anjali Reddy Asked 7 months ago

Is it ok for newborn to sleep with pacifier?

My baby cries a lot if he doesn't have his pacifier at night. My mother-in-law says it's fine, but my friend said it could cause problems later. Is it really okay for a newborn to sleep with a pacifier?

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Jyoti Devi Jyoti Devi Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

My neighbour's baby used to love pacifiers for sleeping, it really calmed her down. It's often recommended, just like some grandma tips for sleep. Just make sure the pacifier is appropriate for a newborn.

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Kavya Reddy Kavya Reddy Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Oh, I was just reading up on this! Apparently, it's not just okay but actually recommended by many health organizations to help reduce the risk of SIDS. Just make sure the baby isn't relying on it *too* much throughout the day.

Arjun Sharma Arjun Sharma Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

From a health perspective, pacifiers are generally safe for sleep. It's like finding a good routine for your baby. Just ensure good hygiene, similar to how we maintain our gym equipment.

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Varun Malhotra Varun Malhotra Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Absolutely fine, yaar. Most pediatricians recommend it. It's known to reduce the risk of SIDS, just make sure it's clean and doesn't have any attached strings.

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