Monday, October 22, 2007

I love 'em Pacifiers


That's me and my FIRST pacifier ... yum, yum, you can see that i love it :D
Currently, i am into my 3rd pair or sud it be 4th pair. My 1st pair was given to me by my nen-ngu + nen-nging, 2nd pair - papa bot, 3rd pair - mamah gave and 4th pair - mummy bot.
Avent is smart to sell their pacifiers in pairs !
Since i am so into pacifiers, i tot i betta read up about them - got this article from Mayo Clinic http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/pacifiers/PR00067

The pros -
1) Some babies are happiest when they're sucking on something - check, applies for me
2) A pacifier offers temporary distraction, comes handy during jabs - aiya, Mummy sud learn this trick la
3) A pacifier helps baby go to sleep - check, applies for me
4) Pacifiers may help reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) - ooooh, i didn't know this and i dont think my mummy is aware of this too
5) Pacifiers are disposable, if baby prefers to suck on his/her thumb or fingers, it may be more difficult to break the habit - uncheck, does not apply

The cons -
1) Early pacifier use may interfere with breast-feeding - uncheck, does not apply
2) Baby may become dependent on the pacifier, if baby uses a pacifier to sleep, mummy may face frequent middle-of-the-night crying spells when the pacifier falls out of baby's mouth -check, applies for me - no wonder la
3) Pacifier use may increase the risk of middle ear infections - oooh, i didn't know this either
4) Prolonged pacifier use may lead to dental problems, if a child continues to use a pacifier persistently, his or her top front teeth may slant out or the upper and lower jaws may be misaligned - oooohhhhhh ... this is definitely a no no
Well, to all you babies out there - betta be informed
haiya, then again - while you are still indulged in sucking the pacifier, enjoy it la ! kah-kah-kah

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

well, whatever works. as long as i don't create too much trouble, huh?