A pacifier isn't necessarily an evil thing. Both of my kids had one, and both gave it up on their own by about 6 months. I hate to see a kid around 2, 3 years old (or even older!) w/one in their mouth.
Awww! I see no harm in pacifier until she gets her teeth & starts walking, which IME happen around the same time. There was a 3 year old in the store the other day TALKING with her pacifier in, that unacceptable.
But Katherine is only a month old, she still needs her soothing stuff
If a three-year-old has a pacifier, mom and dad are the ones who need some talking to.
They must be buying replacement models as a baby pacifier doesn't even fit a three year old's mouth.
I think I would be a bit concerned about the attachment issues with the pacifier. BB needs baby to attach to her, not the pacifier. IN her place I would also be using it as a "last" resort.
Aww, what a cute picture of yummy little toes. I am going to have to get a pic of Gbaby's toes now.
Sorry about your G'ma. will send prayers that whatever happens is God's will and in her best interest. I am sure it is hard for you all.
At least you have baby girl to help keep your hearts and spirits up.
We use a pacifier for G'baby. He usually spits it out as soon as he falls asleep. When I babysit him, I find it hard to get much of anything done. Last thursday I managed to get one load of laundry in the washing machine, but not hung up. It was all I could do, to keep his bottle washed and his dirty diapers put in the laundry basket. At least I got to sit outside with him and enjoy the nice day and our animals.
I think people worry too much about pacifiers. Babies need their comfort and sometimes a pacifier or a thumb is what works. I don't know of any grown-ups who still use a pacifier or their thumb. At least they don't do so in public. So what is the harm.