When my son was born I wanted to wait the full 6 weeks before introducing a pacifier. I didn't want nipple confusion. Anyone who has tried this can attest to how difficult it is. I was weak, oh so weak. I quickly started shoving that thing in his mouth. There was only one problem. He wouldn't suck. He hated it, spit it out and screamed his little heart out. Every time I put it his mouth it seemed like I was stabbing him on the tongue. I went from trying to wait the six weeks to trying any pacifier I could find. I even researched and ordered a
Soothie from the Internet, this was before they were readily available at most stores. The boy wouldn't take to any of them. It may be hereditary. I also never took to a pacifier. Perhaps we could research this.
He is now four and has never sucked on a pacifier and I am sooo glad. I know some Mom's who still can't break their kids from the habit. If I ever have another child I'll suffer those first few months again. I think it was worth it. However, I will keep you posted since I am weak, oh so weak.
