tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-302096474119021505.post1585068001399062679..comments2023-09-02T06:56:19.612-07:00Comments on Little Birds Three: A Whole New World.Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18380315852168531986noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-302096474119021505.post-23089834132766128692010-08-04T09:15:50.274-07:002010-08-04T09:15:50.274-07:00Riggs takes a paci (also a big sucker...I started ...Riggs takes a paci (also a big sucker...I started using it to relieve myself from feedings that could exceed an hour in those early weeks. Finally realized it was the sucking and not the eating he was after!). A close friend of mine is a pediatric dental resident. She says that for their teeth a paci is better than a finger and that NUK brand is ultimately the best for their teeth. But she also says that finger or paci, as long as they quit it before the age of 4 there isn't going to be long term damage to their teeth. (I'm kinda hoping Riggs swaps the paci for the thumb because of the self-soothing factor!) You are right... SO MANY vocal opinions out there!Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09525890489342635502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-302096474119021505.post-66633844929677392442010-08-03T18:29:41.274-07:002010-08-03T18:29:41.274-07:00both of mine have crazy sucking reflexes (i think ...both of mine have crazy sucking reflexes (i think lincoln's succeeds CRAZY even) and we have only ever used avent. My favorite thing is they're mostly clear and don't hide their pretty little faces. :) really that's the only reason but they love them.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12679747907991515859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-302096474119021505.post-19055271206423339042010-08-03T07:11:32.899-07:002010-08-03T07:11:32.899-07:00My girl only likes the Avent pacis too!My girl only likes the Avent pacis too!Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08257863829848728846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-302096474119021505.post-34478256710471709402010-08-03T06:19:01.950-07:002010-08-03T06:19:01.950-07:00My son took a paci until about 5 months then quit ...My son took a paci until about 5 months then quit on his own. I don't think it matters what they use to comfort them (fingers, thumbs, toes, pacifiers, blankets, etc.) as long as it soothes them. My sister sucked her thumb until she was around three and then stopped on her own. My brother used a pacifier, and I had a blanket. I have some friends that are opposed to any sort of soother - pacifier, thumbs, blankets, night lights. It's because they don't want to have to deal with these things as their kids get older, but I think it's cruel and lazy. Kids need comfort. If the paci brings comfort then more power to you.Life and Times . . .https://www.blogger.com/profile/16831765275767754572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-302096474119021505.post-84402958714649031032010-08-03T05:05:14.804-07:002010-08-03T05:05:14.804-07:00When Livy was about 4-5 months, I switched her ove...When Livy was about 4-5 months, I switched her over to the MAM pacis. They have super cute designs on them. Livy loved her paci too. It was her COMFORT:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-302096474119021505.post-74864323532680337942010-08-03T03:39:13.600-07:002010-08-03T03:39:13.600-07:00My son used a pacifier for 2 years. He stopped usi...My son used a pacifier for 2 years. He stopped using it when he felt fit. People are always quick to voice their opinions when they think they are right.<br /><br />If it works for her let her use the paci. It won't kill her, and it actually can help prevent SIDS at least thats what my pediatrician told me.Shayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18337350918454485101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-302096474119021505.post-75715998107548657852010-08-03T02:01:59.716-07:002010-08-03T02:01:59.716-07:00first, love the owl clip. adorable. second, i agre...first, love the owl clip. adorable. second, i agree. this is a topic that people have an opinion on and are not afraid to share! little e loves dummies (as pacifiers are called in the UK) and i have had lots of opinions on the good and bad of letting her have one. i spent a long time worrying about it too. but it came down to this. it helps e, it calms her, so there we have it. she gets her dummy. she wont have it forever, she will eventually grow out of it. so just go with it katie. if it is good for your child then, done. use it. dont listen to others negativity about it. both your children will grow up to be fine and healthy! :)kristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12044836061893140858noreply@blogger.com