Taiyuan Jim baby children photography

Love-hate pacifier, it is best to use it like this ... "Woohoo?" The baby began to cry again! Obviously, I'm just full and don't want to sleep. My novice parents can't help but panic. "He wants to eat a pacifier!" Aunt said calmly. Sure enough, as soon as the nipple was plugged, the baby immediately calmed down and continued to play with the building blocks happily. After all, why are nipples so magical? Should parents suck their babies' nipples? Will there be any harm? What kind of nipple is more suitable for baby? How do babies who are used to sucking nipples say goodbye? Babies are born with a desire to suck. What is the first thing a baby learns after birth? The answer is: "Suck. From about 28 weeks in mommy's belly, the baby has a phenomenon called "sucking reflex". As long as you put things in your baby's mouth, they will suck, which is an instinctive reaction necessary for survival, so that the baby can suck breast milk smoothly after birth. Therefore, some parents are surprised to see that the fetus is sucking its own hand in the photo taken by the fetus, which may be caused by the action that the hand just touched the mouth. This reflex action will last until the baby is about 4 months old.

In addition to sucking reflex, according to Freud's theory of personality development, babies are at 0? 1 year-old, in the "oral sex period". At this time, they mainly rely on sucking, swallowing and other activities to obtain instinctive * * *. Therefore, dad is more likely to be in the baby's 2? When they were three months old, they found that they began to eat their hands constantly. This is because in the early days, they only clenched their fists and waved wildly, and they didn't know how to put their fingers in their mouths, so they couldn't eat them. Arrive at 2 o'clock? 3 months old, with the development of the brain, the baby gradually learned to stare at his hands and suck his fingers. At first, they only put their whole hand in their mouth, then they only suck two or three fingers, and finally they develop to skillfully suck 1 finger. For them, this kind of action is not only a kind of study and play, but also a way to gain a sense of security. In addition to eating hands, babies may also bite their own clothes, quilts, toys and so on. Anything you can get around them.

Three Disadvantages of Eating Hands Although eating hands can satisfy the baby's appetite, it is generally not recommended to let the baby eat hands habitually, because it may cause the following problems:

1. If you touch your fingers everywhere all day and put them in your mouth, you are likely to get sick from your mouth, especially in Taiwan Province Province, where enterovirus is very popular. From the point of view of health and safety, it is better to use other methods instead of eating hands.

2. Eczema caused by eating for a long time is difficult to treat. Even if the medicine is applied, the baby will continue to take it. The longer the time, the more serious eczema will be; In addition, fingers soaked in saliva for a long time are prone to peeling, swelling, infection, and even being deformed by teeth. Therefore, it is best not to let the baby develop this bad habit from the beginning.

3. Fingers placed in the mouth for a long time may also affect the development of teeth, which may easily cause problems such as uneven dentition or poor closure.

Since eating hands has so many shortcomings, what suitable substitutes can satisfy the baby's desire to eat hands?

Love-hate pacifier, so it's best to kiss and hug your child to feel safe. Huang, the nursing director of Bao Er Maternal and Child Clinic, said that actually, sucking can not only bring * * * to babies, but also be the biggest source of their sense of security. After all, the baby was originally surrounded and wrapped in mommy's womb before birth, and suddenly came to a completely different world, which naturally made him feel insecure, so there was a phenomenon of eating hands to appease himself and gain a sense of security. And let the baby suck mommy's * * *, which can also satisfy the baby's appetite and make the baby feel safe. Therefore, it is often found in clinic that babies who are breast-fed want to get together with their mommy even if they are not hungry, and get comfort by sucking mommy's * * *. At the same time, the phenomenon of eating fingers is less, and they need to suck the pacifier.

In addition, hugging is also an important source of security. Therefore, hospitals that emphasize "mother-baby friendship" will directly put the baby on the mother's body when the baby is born, let the mother hug him, let him feel the mother's temperature, and satisfy his appetite by sucking breast milk. Teacher Huang pointed out that when a baby was born in this strange world, the only thing he heard was his mother's voice in the fetal period. If he can often be held in his mother's arms after birth and surrounded by familiar smells and sounds, he can feel safe. This sense of security has accumulated to a certain extent. When the baby is about 4 or 5 months old, he can gradually leave his mother and explore the world bravely. On the other hand, children who are not hugged at all can survive during this period, but because of fear and tension, they will find other ways to satisfy their sense of security, such as sucking their thumbs and eating pacifiers. If these needs are deprived, it is likely to affect their future personality development.

When you can't hug, at least make a sound to comfort the baby. Some elders will think, "children can't hold them often, or they will like to be held all the time if they get used to it." However, Mr. Huang believes that at least before the child is 4 or 5 months old, it is necessary to try to satisfy the child's sense of security. Of course, you don't have to pick up the baby when it is crying, but at least you should make a sound to appease the baby and give a response, such as, "What's wrong with you, baby?" Mom is here, why are you crying? If the baby is still crying, you can pat him and let him know that Mommy is around and he is safe.

Another soothing weapon-pacifier. If the baby can be comforted by hugging or sucking, then the baby doesn't necessarily need a pacifier. However, if mommy can't fully meet the child's needs because of work and other factors, or observe the child comforting himself, such as sticking out his tongue, eating his hand, biting the quilt and so on. She can consider providing pacifiers to satisfy her children. On the one hand, pacifiers can be replaced, cleaned and disinfected. If used properly, they will be more hygienic than eating hands. On the other hand, child psychology research also shows that if the baby before 1 year old is not satisfied, it is likely to affect whether he can grow into a more active, confident and brave person in the future, which is a very important part.

Love-hate pacifier, it's best to use it this way … when will you provide a pacifier about the size of a pacifier for your baby? Pacifier is a soothing weapon, which can be used in the newborn stage, but if it is a breast-fed baby, it is usually used in 4? It is recommended to start using pacifiers after 6 weeks. However, Mr. Huang believes that the so-called "using pacifiers" does not mean that babies must eat pacifiers, but only when necessary.

Studies have shown that sucking the nipple can reduce the probability of sudden infant death, and sucking with the mouth is less likely to forget to breathe because of sleeping too soundly. However, it has also been reported that infants who still use pacifiers after 6 months are more likely to suffer from otitis media, and bacteria can easily enter the ears from the eustachian tube due to pressure. Therefore, it is recommended that the baby bid farewell to the pacifier as much as possible before 10 months, at the latest 2. Pacifiers should be avoided before the age of 3.

In addition, don't let your baby eat for too long or suck too hard at a time, and don't exceed 30 minutes at a time, otherwise it will easily lead to problems such as tooth eruption; Try not to eat during the day and at midnight. Before going to bed, it can be used as comfort. When the baby falls asleep, it will be taken away secretly. If the baby wants to eat during the day, try to distract him in other ways.

Whether to give a pacifier or not depends on the baby's needs. Teacher Huang said that parents' attitudes towards pacifiers are generally divided into two extremes. One kind of parents think that they should try their best to meet their children's needs for pacifiers, so they often pin pacifiers on their babies, as if pacifiers are their "necessities" and try their best to make them available at any time; Even think that children should eat after sleeping and waking up, so even if the baby doesn't particularly need a pacifier, as long as he is awake and slightly upset, the father will force the pacifier into the baby's mouth to coax him to sleep. These are quite inappropriate practices, which not only greatly increase the chances of babies sucking nipples, but also reduce many opportunities for them to explore the environment and interact with their parents.

On the other hand, other parents are concerned about the possible negative effects of pacifiers, such as confusion of thinking, abnormal occlusion of teeth and tooth decay. And regard pacifiers as poisonous snakes and beasts, and are unwilling to provide baby pacifiers. Teacher Huang explained that in fact, as long as it is not overused, pacifiers are regarded as pure "comfort" rather than necessities. They are usually put away in boxes and provided as appropriate when the baby really needs them. 15? After 30 minutes, when he calms down or is absent-minded, put it away again. Don't let the baby hold the nipple for too long when sleeping. This can not only avoid the above problems, but also reduce the situation that the nipple is polluted and the baby is infected with Candida. Teacher Huang believes that whether to give a pacifier should not be decided by parents, but should be decided according to the baby's needs!

Love-hate pacifier, so it's best to use ... How to choose a pacifier suitable for your baby? There are many kinds of pacifiers on the market, which are mainly distinguished by materials and shapes. Dad can choose according to the baby's needs than mommy.

1. material-latex vs silicone nipple materials on the market can be roughly divided into latex and silicone. The nipple made of latex material is made of natural rubber, which is soft, elastic and tough, and the baby feels more like mommy when sucking. However, the smell of rubber may be unacceptable to some babies. Latex is not resistant to high temperature and is easy to deteriorate due to high temperature. Pay special attention to the temperature change during disinfection.

Silicone nipple is made of petrochemical raw materials, with transparent color, no special smell and high heat resistance, and can be directly put into a disinfection pot for disinfection. But the disadvantage is that the texture is hard, unlike the latex pacifier, which has the touch of mommy and is easy to be bitten by the baby.

2. shape-round vs. oval The widely used round nipple has the advantage that it is easy for the baby to suck, but it is also easy for the air to enter, so that the baby can suck the air and cause flatulence. The oval nipple is closer to the feeling of sucking mommy than the round nipple, and it is not easy to let air in, but the disadvantage is that it is more difficult to suck, which is suitable for babies with strong sucking ability.

Taking safety as the main consideration, I would like to remind parents not to buy pacifiers just because they look cute, but to choose relatively safe products. Teacher Huang believes that it is relatively safe to choose a pacifier with soft material and integrated molding at first; Hard-shelled nipples tend to press the face and nose when sleeping on their side, and saliva adheres to the baby's face, which is easy to cause eczema; In addition, after 3 or 4 months, the baby may bite the nipple: the nipple with excellent material is also easy to affect the development of the baby's teeth. Dad can choose the right nipple before mommy. If the baby has the phenomenon of picking nipples, then consider replacing other types of nipples.

Never use the nipple on the bottle as a nipple! Some fathers may forget to bring a pacifier because of convenience or temporary, and directly take the pacifier on the bottle to appease the baby. Teacher Huang pointed out that this is definitely not an option, because the pacifier on the bottle has a hole design, and the baby will continue to suck air into the stomach when sucking, causing flatulence!

Love-hate pacifier, so it is best to use ... How to ensure the hygiene and safety of pacifier? In outdoor public places, it is very common for many babies to wear pacifiers, and the pacifiers will bump around in public facilities, or the babies will put the pacifiers in their mouths all day, accidentally fall out, and then be picked up to continue eating. Teacher Huang pointed out that many germs enter children's bodies through nipples or hands in this way, such as enterovirus, rotavirus or influenza virus. The following countermeasures can effectively reduce nipple pollution:

1. Prepare more pacifiers. It is recommended to prepare 6 at a time. 8 pacifiers, at least 2 in a box when going out? Put three spare ones in the bag. If the nipple falls to the ground or gets dirty, you can change it immediately.

2. Do a good job of cleaning and disinfection. The cleaning and disinfection of pacifier is basically the same as that of bottle, which can be directly put into disinfection pot for disinfection; Or boil hot water, and then put it in the nipple and cook for about 5 minutes. If the outdoor is dirty and there is no spare nipple, at least scald it with hot water before the baby sucks, otherwise it will easily cause infection of candida and other germs. Because the pacifier is a kind of pacifier which is relatively easy to clean and disinfect, it is relatively safe and hygienic compared with fists, fingers, quilts and dolls.

3. Usually put it in a fresh-keeping box to save the nipple that has been boiled and disinfected. Immediately after cooking, put it in a fresh-keeping box to dry, and cover it with a box cover after drying; After the steam sterilizer is disinfected, if the steam pot itself has no drying function, it is necessary to open the pot cover to let the steam escape, and try not to let the nipple stay inside, otherwise it may breed germs again. In addition, the cleaning of disinfection equipment is also essential, at least for about 2 weeks? Clean once every 1 month.

When should it be replaced? Teacher Huang said that generally speaking, silicone daily necessities should be replaced once every three months. If the nipple surface is found to be discolored, sticky and inelastic, etc. , indicating that the material deteriorated due to repeated disinfection or high frequency of use and should be replaced immediately.

In addition, if the baby accidentally bites the nipple after teething, even if it is only a little gap, it should be replaced immediately, because air will be sucked into the baby's stomach through this gap, causing flatulence, which is the same as not using the nipple on the bottle as a nipple. When the baby bites the nipple, the father should consider whether to start to reduce the time of eating the nipple, because the baby has become interested in chewing and may enter the stage of eating non-staple food, which can be used to transfer the baby's demand for the nipple (such as tooth cakes and rice cakes).

Love-hate pacifier, so it's best to use ... When is the right time to say goodbye to pacifier? When it comes to quitting pacifiers, Mr. Huang thinks that the word "quit" should not be used. It seems to mean to make a clean break. After all, pacifiers used to be an important comfort to provide babies with a sense of security. Therefore, it is necessary to gradually let the baby and pacifier say goodbye in a more gentle way.

1.6 months or more: In theory, babies who start eating non-staple food for more than 6 months will generally have less appetite, which is a good opportunity to bid farewell to pacifiers. Dad can take advantage of this opportunity to divert children's attention and reduce their demand for pacifiers by adding various non-staple foods or other interesting things around them.

2. 10 months or more: try to reduce the supply of pacifiers. When the baby 10 months old, the father provides the baby with less pacifiers than the mother, because they will soon start to develop their language. If they still have pacifiers, it may affect their study, such as unclear pronunciation or being too lazy to talk at all. In addition, the baby may have many small teeth at this time. If the nipple is always in the mouth, it is likely to cause tooth decay, especially for children who fall asleep with the nipple in their arms at night, and the chance of suffering from bottle-shaped dental caries will be greatly increased.

However, Mr. Huang also reminded that at this time, the baby will definitely feel safe, but it is no longer limited to the source of the mouth. So dad can provide other substitutes besides mommy, such as handkerchiefs, pillowcases (easier to clean than quilts) and small dolls. Let the baby hold them in his hand when he is upset and smell the familiar smell. This soothing thing may accompany the baby to the age of 3 or 4 and enter the peer group.

3. Automatically quit the pacifier due to special events. Some children will automatically give up their dependence on pacifiers because of certain events, such as catching a cold and having a stuffy nose for a while, and it will be very painful to suck pacifiers because they suddenly don't want to eat pacifiers; Or enter the kindergarten class, don't want to be different from other students, or gradually reduce the use because of distraction. Teacher Huang said that even in the league stage, if the child still wants to bring a pacifier or pacifier to school, mommy doesn't have to refuse in a hurry. You may find that even if the baby takes it to school, it may not really be used. Maybe he just touched the things in his schoolbag occasionally. After starting the activity, his attention will be immediately distracted and he will no longer think about the pacifier.

Give your baby enough adaptation period Generally speaking, the process of bidding farewell to the pacifier takes about 2 ~ 3 months to adapt, but it still varies from person to person. Dad must be more patient than mommy to accompany his children through this transition period of growth.

In short, we should try our best to replace and transfer the baby's demand for pacifiers in an appropriate way, instead of depriving the child of their needs by excessive means, because deprivation will cause a sense of loss and even irreparable sequelae. For example, putting pepper on the nipple is similar to a punishment. Children's needs are not met, but they will be punished. In addition to the possible impact on health, it will also confuse children and affect their trust in the world. Sometimes, dad might as well use better reward methods than mommy, such as going to the park to play without pacifiers, etc. to guide children and convince them that the world is just as beautiful even without pacifiers!

Huang's current position: Executive Director of Youzhi Postpartum Nursing Hospital, Nursing Director of Le Bao Er Maternal and Child Clinic, and Part-time Lecturer of Nursing Department of National Taipei Nursing and Health University. Education: Master's Experience: Nursing Director of Huixin Maternal and Child Clinic in Xinzhuang.