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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Research has shown that oral self comfort, whether by pacifier, finger or thumb sucking, is actually a good thing. It is normal. It is necessary. It begins in the womb. It helps reduce stress and tension and improves focus and concentration. It is a natural way to self-regulate.
https://developlearngrow.com/oral-sensory-activities/

It almost never has negative implications before age 4 (where dental issues may start in some). Dentists may disagree, but do you hope for braces (which most will need anyway) or a psychiatrist and anti-anxiety meds? Even adults use oral means of self soothing, but in more subtle ways.[/quote]

Op here as she's keeping me awake tonight... I'm still reading these, this is really interesting thank you for sharing. We can look at alternatives when we remove it to try and make it less stressful [/quote]

My 15 year old had her pacifier until about 3 and a half. We had a newborn baby on our street so I told her the baby needed it and she agreed to put it in a bag, walked over to their house with me and gave it to her. (I had discussed with the mom before of course.)
It was a little rough for a night or two but she never looked back. And her teeth are great, hasn’t even needed braces. [/quote]

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