-Avoid dipping pacifiers in sugary foods
-pacifier use in the first year of life reduces the risk of sudden infant death syndrome. After 1 year wean off the pacifier to decrease risk of ear infections and dental changes.
– prevent the spread of mouth germs that may cause cavities by limiting saliva-sharing activities with your infant – sharing utensils, testing the temperature of the bottle with your mouth, or cleaning a pacifier with your mouth.