How to breastfeed baby once they sprouts their little teeth?

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You're welcome!! Glad that you found some of the information useful. :) With regard to the use of pacifier, here's what I've read. It may provide comfort to a baby by easing the baby’s need to suckle. However, they are artificial nipples and therefore may lead to nipple confusion. Different sucking techniques are involved which is why switching between breast and pacifier may be confusing for a newborn still learning to breastfeed. This could lead to supply issues because the infant may then spend less time breastfeeding. Still, for babies who are older, the pacifier could be offered to help calm the baby when the mother is unavailable. Here are some useful guidelines (from this article - http://www.babycenter.com/0_pacifiers-pros-cons-and-smart-ways-to-use-them_128.bc) regarding pacifier use: - Allow your baby to choose whether or not she wants the pacifier - Offer the pacifier when you know that she is not hungry (e.g., between feedings) - Avoid using the pacifier as a way to delay baby’s feeding - Try giving your baby the pacifier before nap time - Do not tie a pacifier around your baby’s neck or attached it to the crib

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