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We introduced it when LO was 2 days old. We use the soothie brand. He was fussing while being changed, and I stuck it in his mouth and he immediately calmed down. The pacifier has been a lifesaver! LO is EBF, and he often does just what you described. Sometimes he'll fuss and cry at the breast because he wants to comfort suck without eating. The pacifier solves that, and it also really calms him down when he's fussy.

Do it! We introduced a paci at 6 weeks and it was too late I guess - he hates every kind there is! Your boobs will thank you

We introduced a paci before we ever left the hospital. M is a champion breastfeeder and had never had a drop of formula in her 9 months of like. I was adamant from the beginning that while I love being able to feed her I am not a pacifier and I didn't want to be used as such.

@grizz: sigh. I was hoping you found a secret solution.

@redsmarties: We introduced one today and it went really well! At first she looked really confused and spit it out a few times. Later on I knew she wasn't hungry because she had just nursed. She would suck once or twice then fall asleep but wake up if I moved at all and want the boob again. So I tried the paci again and she instantly fell asleep--my boobs finally get a break! Oh, and we used the Avent Soothies. I hope it works for y'all soon!

He used it on the car ride home from the hospital...and had zero interest in it again until he was about 6 months old. He'll only take the MAM brand.