CHUPETA PARA BEBÊS: DAR OU NÃO DAR? | MACETES DE MÃE

Today's video content was suggested by follower Dalila Morais. She says she wasn't impressed by her nephews' experience with pacifiers and is considering giving one to her son (she's pregnant), but wanted to learn more about the subject. Today's video features technical information from pediatric dentist Graziela Botton, as it's based on a post she previously published on the blog Macetes de Mãe (https://www.macetesdemae.com/o-uso-de.... Well, before discussing pacifier use itself, it's important to briefly discuss some other aspects involved: Baby sucking: This is a natural reflex, essential for feeding and survival, and begins in the womb, when the baby is around 18 weeks old. It's also related to psychological development, as it allows babies to release tension and energy, serving as a source of pleasure and security. In other words, sucking is related to satisfying the baby's needs, whether nutritional or emotional. Breastfeeding: this is where, speaking of sucking and well-being, we must also talk about breastfeeding, always on demand, which is crucial because, by sucking at the breast to feed, the baby also develops a sense of well-being. With breastfeeding, the baby takes longer to "milk," satisfying psychological needs before nutritional ones. While with a bottle, for example, the process is faster, especially if the opening is larger, so the baby is fed but without "emotional satisfaction." Having said all this, and demonstrating the importance of sucking for babies, it becomes clearer to understand why some babies have a greater need for sucking. They want to continue sucking on their mother's breast even after having already fed, or they become more restless and are calmed by the introduction of a pacifier. Therefore, there is no harm in using a pacifier to soothe babies in situations where they feel insecure, sleepy, sad, or even agitated. The habit of using a pacifier, which is indeed a problem, will develop if the act is repeated, that is, if used too frequently and/or for too long, leading to an almost automatic and unconscious need for a pacifier. Another important thing to remember is that "a pacifier is not a stopper." When a baby starts crying, long before we give them a pacifier to quiet them down, we should try to understand what they want and then meet that need, distracting or calming them, avoiding offering a pacifier due to any agitation. To prevent the habit from developing and thus minimize the undesirable effects of the pacifier, it is important to use it. That is, offer it cautiously when you notice a real need, and when you notice the child calming down, gently remove it. How can we prevent a child from becoming attached to the pacifier? Access should be made difficult by not associating it with pacifiers, cloths, or blankets, and by not keeping it tied to the child. Furthermore, only one pacifier should be available, not several. Problems with pacifier use: When choosing to use a pacifier, it is important to know that both orthodontic and regular (round) pacifiers can cause changes to the child's dental arches and oral and facial muscles. The difference between them lies in the severity of the damage caused. Orthodontic treatment is less harmful. What about when a child sucks their thumb? Non-nutritive sucking, or a habit, refers not only to the pacifier, but also to the finger. So, a common question arises: "Should I offer a pacifier to prevent thumb sucking?" NO! It doesn't make sense to introduce one harmful habit to prevent another. But when we notice that a child is already thumb sucking, we should try to gently switch from thumb to pacifier. This is because it's more difficult to break the thumb sucking habit. The Ministry of Health warns: a breastfed child does not need a bottle, nipple, or pacifier. The use of a bottle, nipple, or pacifier harms breastfeeding. To receive notifications of new videos, turn on notifications (by clicking the bell). Check out other videos you'll enjoy: 10 TIPS FOR WEANING THE PACIFIER    • 10 DICAS PARA TIRAR A CHUPETA - MACETES DE...   NEWBORN CRYING - THE 8 MAIN REASONS    • CHORO DE RECÉM NASCIDO - OS 8 PRINCIPAIS M...   20 TIPS FOR CARRYING YOUR LITTLE ONE MORE CALMLY    • BEBÊ CHORANDO NO CARRO? -  20 DICAS PARA T...   CALM DOWN JAR    • POTE DA CALMA - MACETES DE MÃE   HOW TO CALM DOWN ANGRY CHILDREN? 10 SUPER TIPS    • COMO ACALMAR CRIANÇAS IRRITADAS? 10 SUPER ...   www.macetesdemae.com facebook.com/macetesdemae instagram.com/macetesdemae twitter.com/macetesdemae pinterest.com/macetesdemae Production: http://www.laranjaazul.com.br Makeup: @nanyferreiramakeup Music by Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com) Footage by Videoblocks (https://www.videoblocks.com) and Envato Elements (https://elements.envato.com/curated)