How old should a baby be to stop using a pacifier? How can a baby stop using a pacifier?

Pacifiers can be used when the baby is about one month old, especially when the baby keeps crying, using pacifiers can make the baby feel safe, but pacifiers cannot be used all the time. So at what age should the baby stop using pacifiers?

How old should babies be to stop using pacifiers?

Before 2 years old. After 6 months, you can start to reduce the frequency of pacifier use. At this time, babies begin to learn skills such as sitting and crawling. Their interest is focused on the joy of reaching out to grab things. These growing skills and control abilities have made them feel very satisfied. So pacifiers are no longer so important to them. After 10 months, you can basically stop using pacifiers. Most children like to use pacifiers during naps and at night, and it is difficult to stop. Parents can take their time, and the latest should not exceed 2 years old, otherwise it will cause problems such as malocclusion.

How to get your baby to stop using a pacifier

1. Babies cannot quit pacifiers all at once. After all, they have been using them for a while. So parents can let their babies reduce the number of times they use them appropriately at the beginning, rather than immediately stopping them from using them.

2. When the baby cries and asks for a pacifier, parents can try to divert the baby's attention, such as talking to the baby, or giving the baby other toys to play with, or letting the baby watch some interesting videos.

3. In order to help their babies quit pacifiers quickly, some parents will apply something with a pungent smell on the pacifier, but this is a very incorrect practice and is not recommended for parents to adopt.

What should you pay attention to when using a pacifier?

1. Pay attention to hygiene: Sometimes when babies don't want to suck, they will spit out the pacifier, which will get dirty when it falls to the ground. You should use a pacifier strap or pacifier chain to fix the pacifier on the baby's clothes. In addition, there is a special pacifier box, which can be placed in the hygiene box when not in use, which is more hygienic and not easy to lose.

2. Replace the nipple in time: Once the nipple is aged, deformed, or damaged, it should be replaced immediately to avoid blocking the suction hole and making it difficult for the baby to suck. Generally, it needs to be replaced after 30 to 40 days of use.

3. Pay attention to disinfection: It is not enough to just wash the baby pacifier with regular cleaning, but it must be disinfected. There are many ways to disinfect. The most durable and effective method is boiling disinfection. You can also use an automatic steam sterilizer, which usually takes more than ten minutes to quickly disinfect.

What material is the pacifier made of?

1. Latex pacifier: Latex is a natural and environmentally friendly material with a yellow-brown appearance. It has very good elasticity and ductility, a relatively soft texture, and feels very similar to a mother's nipple. Its disadvantage is that it has poor heat resistance and is more prone to aging, so its service life is relatively short.

2. Silicone pacifier: Silicone is transparent and smooth in appearance, has no smell, is slightly less elastic than latex, and is easy to break; however, it is more resistant to high temperatures and corrosion, so its service life is longer than latex. Currently, most pacifiers on the market are silicone.