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Re: Long Live the BINKY
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Ingrid Tilstra <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 11 Dec 2009 08:36:08 -0800
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As LCs, we're responsible for providing moms with research-based information.  There are many causes for concern about pacifiers, from increased ear infections, thrush, etc., to risk of premature weaning.  Our personal experience is irrelevant in passing on this information.

There are other ways to deal with crying babies - using a sling comes to mind - that do not pose a risk to breastfeeding and parents can be made aware of these options.  If parents choose to use pacifiers and other gadgets that do pose a risk to breastfeeding (and attachment) that is certainly their right; it is our responsibility to give them information, what they do with it is up to them.  

In any way encouraging someone to do something we did just because in our case it didn't seem to cause any problems is way crossing the line.

Ingrid
LLLL, IBCLC
British Columbia
Canada

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From: Lactation Information and Discussion [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of A Gentle Start
Sent: December 11, 2009 7:44 AM
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Subject: Long Live the BINKY

I am prepared to dodge any flames that are thrown at me for this, but... I am and IBCLC, and I have 4 kids. They ALL either used a paci or sucked their fingers or thumbs. My husband and I both sucked our thumbs until we were 9+ years of age.  All 4 of my kids breastfed for 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 years.  I hate pacifier bashing. Yes they can be over-used, and yes they can cause problems with oral development (tho not in my case... they actually helped). Being a mom who suffered from significant PPMD's I could have potentially caused myself or my child harm if pacifiers didn't exist. I am a much calmer mommy when my daughter is sucking happily on her binky instead of screaming.  They are a parenting choice - and believe me, there are MUCH worse choices that parents can make.  Long Live the BINKY!

Angela Leonard, IBCLC
West Chester PA

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