Many children need pacifiers , both as a sedative, and as an additional tool for the development of the maxillofacial apparatus. Someone has enough for this mother's breast, and someone needs nipples. Orthodontic dummy in this case is an excellent tool, because in addition to the development of the lower jaw, it forms an occlusion, and, of course, soothes the baby.
Varieties of orthodontic pacifiers
The shape of the dummy can be divided into:
- heart - forms an occlusion;
- butterfly - suitable for lying on the tummy;
- cherry - recommended for children with large skies.
The composition of the material nipples are divided into:
- dummies orthodontic latex - eco-friendly, very elastic and soft, ideal for newborns. The minus of latex dummies is a specific taste and smell, which is not liked by all the young;
- orthodontic silicone dummies - have neither taste nor smell. Unlike latex, the silicone is stronger.
How to give an orthodontic pacifier?
Having heard advice from everyone who wants to teach, young parents are often in a stupor and wonder: "How to give an orthodontic pacifier?". We tell. Up to 6 months you can not worry and boldly use a pacifier. But do not overdo it, if you do not already have lactation, then do not pop the baby in your mouth with a pacifier. Understand first with your breasts.
After the baby reaches 6 months, the pacifier, even if orthodontic, has negative factors:
- nipples are addictive;
- mental development slows down;
- incorrect bite is formed;
- the development of speech is inhibited;
- breathing is disturbed.
At this age it is necessary to consider more thoroughly the use of a pacifier. Give it only in extreme cases, in ordinary everyday life try to switch the attention of crumbs to foreign objects. You can show a new toy, sing a song, laugh together, because such little ones are very easy to distract, for them everything is new and interesting. Sometimes it happens that mummies put their nipples into their mouths at the slightest grunting of the child. Remember - it's wrong! So you form your baby the first bad habit in his life! Approach the question of the use in your life of a baby dummy, with a cold mind and reason. Well, and of course, do not forget about hygiene. Before use, the nipples must be sterilized.