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The more the child becomes dependent on the pacifier, the harder the struggle will be to wean the child before their first birthday. Keep in mind that what you are doing now will determine how easy or difficult it will be for you and your child when the pacifier needs to become a part of the past.
Therapy Tips. Written on October 18, by: Marla. Marla Zerbib, M. She has worked with children for over 14 years, in both private practice and school settings. View all 7 of Marla's posts. Ear Infections and Pacifiers. Question Do pacifiers cause ear infections? Greene's Answer University researchers from Finland have published a study of children attending day care. In my opinion, these studies suggest two take-home lessons: If your child is plagued by frequent ear infections, stopping or reducing the use of a pacifier is worth a try — certainly before prophylactic antibiotics or surgery.
For any child, it is prudent to wean the pacifier as soon as it is no longer something that the child actively needs. Last medical review on: September 14, Greene is a practicing physician, author , national and international TEDx speaker , and global health advocate. Get Dr. Greene's Wellness Recommendations Signup now to get Dr. Greene's healing philosophy, insight into medical trends, parenting tips, seasonal highlights, and health news delivered to your inbox every month.
Youngsters are prone to these infections because of their anatomy: Their Eustachian tubes are "short, floppy, and horizontal. But some things can help reduce the risk:. Mixed feeds, such as half bottle, half breast, do not have a protective effect. A: "Be sure the diagnosis is accurate," Rosenfeld says. Unfortunately, ear pain or discomfort alone, even with fever, is unreliable for diagnosis, so parents cannot make the diagnosis at home.
What they should do is specifically ask their doctor if the eardrum is noted to be bulging or very full; if it is not, then it is likely not a true ear infection and certainly does not need antibiotics. If the diagnosis is accurate, the most important treatment is pain medicine acetaminophen, ibuprofen , especially at bedtime, for the first one to two days, Rosenfeld says.
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