Introducing your child to FRIGG pacifiers: When is the perfect timing?

Introducing a pacifier is a significant step in your child’s development. Not only does it bring comfort, but it also plays a crucial role in strengthening mouth and jaw muscles, while promoting coordination in the jaw, palate, tongue, and lips. It is also beneficial for your child’s breathing, eating and speech development.

But when is the ideal moment to introduce your child to the wonders of FRIGG pacifiers?

Support breastfeeding with a round pacifier:

Traditionally, the recommendation was to wait until breastfeeding was fully established. However, times are changing, and many professionals now advocate for introducing pacifiers from the very beginning, as long as it’s the right pacifier.

A round nipple pacifier in natural rubber (latex) would be the perfect choice, as this design closely resembles a mother’s breast in both shape and material. When your child is breastfeeding, the tongue rolls up around the nipple and creates a vacuum, which causes the milk to flow. The same tongue roll happens when the baby is sucking on a round pacifier.

Avoiding Nipple Confusion: 

Nipple confusion can arise when newborns become accustomed to flat (anatomical or symmetrical) pacifiers before mastering the sucking technique during breastfeeding. Flat pacifiers, unlike the round ones, don’t engage the tongue in the same way, but may require pressure with a flat tongue and squeezed lips. This can lead to poor milk flow and potential challenges, such as painful breastfeeding for the mother.

To steer clear of nipple confusion and ensure your child enjoys the positive benefits of a pacifier, it is best to introduce them to a round natural rubber pacifier from an early stage. This choice not only aligns with breastfeeding techniques but also provides a comforting and developmental aid for your little one.