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NUK Pacifier
When purchasing pacifiers, it is important that you find one that is right and ensures that your baby's mouth is not hurt and that the sucking procedure is not complex.
NUK pacifiers are the appropriate choice for this, since they are large, thus, there are minimal chances of the baby swallowing it.
Features and Benefits
Before getting this type it is important that you know the features that it has and advantages that you get when utilizing it.
It is important to note that this type of pacifier is user friendly to the baby. This is because its shape fits perfectly into the oral cavity. Therefore, it is the same as the mother's nipples. An advantage of this is that the baby will have an easy time adapting to the pacifier because he will suck it just like the normal breasts nipples.
Another feature of the pacifier is that it retains its shape even after the baby has sucked it. This is because it has the ability to release air inside. Due to this, the nipple of the pacifier will always be soft. Therefore, the infant will not bruise or hurt his mouth when sucking it. This feature ensures that the baby is very comfortable when using it.
Additionally, the nipples are made of soft latex that when sucked, encourages healthy oral development and as well increases the infants sucking desires. You do not have to worry about the baby mouth safety since the nipples are made using protective colors. Therefore, when the baby sucks it, the mouth will be protected.
Another advantage of utilizing it is that the baby will have minimal chances of suffering from a condition known as infant death syndrome. This is a condition that causes death to children at the early phases of their lives.
Children that are between the ages of two to four months are more prone to suffer from this condition. Studies have shown that when children start using a pacifier before attaining one year, their chances of suffering from this condition are greatly reduced.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Prevention
Studies have not just shown that chances of infant death syndrome are reduced by its use, but also it helps to keep children awake. Babies that use them are more aroused from sleep than those that do not use. Thus, there is great difference in the level of sleep when you compare children that use, to those that do not.
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Another point that you need to note is that studies have also proven that the pacifier reduces levels of pain when children undergo various treatment methods or vaccinations. This is because the pacifier makes them less vulnerable to processes that inflict pain to their bodies. Therefore, treatments that will involve use of needles will be performed easier.
Conclusion
When you want to fully maximize on advantages and features of NUK pacifiers, you ought to use it after the child is one month old.
If you start earlier than this, you will interfere with the normal breastfeeding.
It should be used often so as to reduce chances of the infant suffering from tooth decay. Once it gets worn out, you should replace it.