Is your baby’s pacifier your secret weapon… or a ticking time bomb?

So many parents rely on pacifiers for soothing, but what happens when that “magic tool” starts to backfire? Whether you’re in the newborn trenches, navigating toddlerhood, or wondering what your dentist thinks, pacifiers come with plenty of questions (and maybe a little guilt).

Here’s the truth: pacifiers aren’t “bad” — but they are a sleep prop. And like all props, they eventually stop working. The good news? There is a way forward that doesn’t end in meltdowns (for you or your little one).

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

• The ideal season for pacifier use (and why newborns often benefit most)
• Signs your baby’s pacifier has become more of a sleep disruptor than a helper
• What to do when your toddler seems too attached to give it up
• Why parents usually have a harder time letting go of the pacifier than their child does

Pacifiers can be a lifesaver in the moment, but they don’t have to hold you hostage forever. If it works for you now, great — and if not, your little one is more than capable of learning to sleep without it.

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