Pacifiers

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Pacifiers are a very common first item for TB's, mainly because they are small, easy to hide, and relatively inexpensive. They last longer and can be hidden much easier than diapers, and are found in nearly every grocery store.

Types of Pacifiers

Shape

There are 2 main shapes of pacifiers, Orthodontic and Cherry/Round. It's debatable as to which is the best variety, as most of it is personal preference.

Orthodontic

These are the most common pacifiers. Made to fit the mouth better than a round style pacifier, the orthodontic pacifiers have a slightly flat teat.

Cherry/Round

These pacifiers have a longer teat that is more round than the orthodontic kind. It has been found that these will stay in your mouth very easily, and rarely fall out while you're sleeping.

Material

Latex

Latex, compared to silicone, is far more durable and will not break down as bad. The only downside is that a few people have side effects, such as skin irritation. In that case, silicone would be the preferred material.

Silicone

Silicone is the alternative for those with problems involving the latex material of some pacifiers. It would be a good idea to throw it out once the material becomes discolored. After a bit of use, the teat swells up, but it starts to get a funky taste to it.

Size

Generally, it is a good idea to get the biggest pacifier available. If you happen upon a pacifier that is too small, you will have to bite down on it to keep it in your mouth. This is generally not good for your teeth, or mouth in general.

Most companies make pacifiers in sizes only for babies and younger toddlers, however NUK has a line of orthodontic pacifiers for older people going through speech therapy or something similar. They are created to fit the shape of your mouth, with the only drawback being the plain white color.

Frequently Asked Questions

How To Sleep With A Pacifier

The first few times you attempt to sleep with one, it will usually fall out. There isn't really anything you can do to stop this. Eventually, however, if you keep trying, it will stay in. Your mouth will figure out some way to train itself to do this, over a period of time.

One thing to stay away from is trying some dangerous method of keeping it in your mouth, like tying it to your face. That runs the risk of strangulation, which will be listed in your obituary.

How Often To Use It

Depending on how accustomed you are to using a pacifier, there are different amounts of time you should keep it in your mouth. An hour at a time is a good estimate for your first; if you overuse it, your teeth will begin to get a bit of a dull ache. Once you've become more comfortable with using it, you'll find that you can use it for longer periods of time without your teeth aching.

How Long To Keep It

One user personally recommends around six months to a year, unless you don't take care of it. Simply wash it every now and then with warm water. It is definitely not a good idea to use on while sick, though. The germs will stay on the pacifier after you get better, and then you risk the chance of becoming sick again.

Where to Buy

There are many places to buy pacifiers. Most stores will only carry smaller size pacifiers, so you will have to look online for adult-sized pacifiers.

Pacifiers R Us

[Pacifiers R Us] sells modified NUK pacifiers, called NUK 5's. They are much bigger than the baby sizes, and come in many different styles to fit your tastes