#asktheexpert can I give pacifier to 40 days baby ?

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you can apply gummies gel over the gums and do massage with your finger wrapped in a wet cloth for relieving the irritation and pain of teething.in extreme case can give paracetamol also. for proper teething you can give calcium and vitamin D supplements to your baby as advised by your doctor .any other medicines may not be of much help so better avoid.it is not advisable to give any teether or pacifier to your child because it can be a source of infection if at all there is any mistake ipadon maintaining good hygiene as well as it is habit forming so better avoid it for the betterment of your child.if still u wish to give maintain utmost hygiene and precautions.

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Hi mom
Avoid giving pacifier. It will be difficult for u to get rid of this habit in future. Also it can spoil the teeth alignment of the baby teeth..
Exclusive breastfeed ur baby till six months.