My baby wants its pacifier ten times a night. What should I do?

Question from a mother: My baby has severe reflux. The only way to get them to sleep is to rock them because the movement helps prevent them from feeling it. Once asleep, she sleeps with her pacifier. However, we can get up at ten times to give it back to her. Once she has it back in her mouth, she falls asleep. We don’t know what to do. When she has discomfort, the pacifier really helps, and she has been using it since she was born…help!

To learn more, watch these videos:

Read these articles:

The videos on mariefortier.com are for personal use only. For any professional, group, educational or training purposes, the purchase of a user license is required.

Discover our videos

Subscribe to a monthly or quarterly package now to access full videos.

33-34 weeks pregnant, Childbirth

Analgesics and Anesthetics

Are you giving birth in a hospital and would like to learn about the different ways to soothe pain? Marie

Baby/parents, Childbirth, Prenatal

Prematurity

In this video, I am accompanied by Dr. Véronique G. Dorval, a neonatologist and director of the Neonatal Clinic at

27-28 weeks pregnant, Baby/parents, Prenatal

Washable Diapers

How can you sort through all the reusable diapers on the market? Kathy Vadnais, a reusable diaper consultant, presents different

9-10 weeks pregnant, Prenatal

The Midwife Profession

Johanne Royer, a midwife, talks with Marie about her profession. What type of training did she get? What’s her role

View all available videos

Warning

The mariefortier.com website and the comprehensive information it contains are intended as practical tools for expectant parents preparing for the arrival of their baby. These are not meant to replace the skills, knowledge, and experience of qualified health professionals who are familiar with the facts, circumstances, and symptoms specific to each individual. As such, Marie Fortier Inc. and its employees cannot be held responsible for any potential adverse effects or consequences resulting from the use of information provided on this website. It is the user’s responsibility to consult a physician or other qualified health professional for personal matters concerning them.