Babies suck—it’s their natural and physiological reflex. They find comfort in bringing their fingers, Pacifiers, or any object within reach inside their mouth. Though it may be a normal aspect of their development, sucking could create a problem for your baby.
Frequent and long-term sucking can be dangerous especially if it develops into a habit. Thumb-sucking, in particular, can distort the teeth, causing it to slant or tilt while the jaws could get misaligned. In addition, pacifiers could alter the mouth orifice. As much as possible, put a stop on thumb-sucking especially if it goes beyond the period for its physiological need. As for baby bottles and pacifiers, there are a couple things that you need to consider.
For safety precautions, look for pacifiers that are made in one piece. Avoid those with easily detachable parts; there is a potential danger of being swallowed if it breaks off into smaller parts. Never attach the pacifier to a string and place it on your child’s neck to avoid accidental strangulation.
Cavity-causing bacteria thrive on the excess food materials, so always keep the pacifier and baby bottle clean before every use. Wash them with warm water to eliminate the germs. Never share his bottle or pacifier with another since the bacteria could be passed to him.
It is important to keep your baby’s teeth healthy, now and even after babyhood, since most of his teeth will remain until his adolescence or even during adulthood. At the slightest detection of tooth decay, always consult a dentist for treatment.
Frequent and long-term sucking can be dangerous especially if it develops into a habit. Thumb-sucking, in particular, can distort the teeth, causing it to slant or tilt while the jaws could get misaligned. In addition, pacifiers could alter the mouth orifice. As much as possible, put a stop on thumb-sucking especially if it goes beyond the period for its physiological need. As for baby bottles and pacifiers, there are a couple things that you need to consider.
For safety precautions, look for pacifiers that are made in one piece. Avoid those with easily detachable parts; there is a potential danger of being swallowed if it breaks off into smaller parts. Never attach the pacifier to a string and place it on your child’s neck to avoid accidental strangulation.
Cavity-causing bacteria thrive on the excess food materials, so always keep the pacifier and baby bottle clean before every use. Wash them with warm water to eliminate the germs. Never share his bottle or pacifier with another since the bacteria could be passed to him.
It is important to keep your baby’s teeth healthy, now and even after babyhood, since most of his teeth will remain until his adolescence or even during adulthood. At the slightest detection of tooth decay, always consult a dentist for treatment.
