Should you use a pacifier for baby?

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I used one at 2 days old. I tried to hold out, but my daughter was using me as a pacifier and it was extremely painful. We had no issues with confusion. She gave up her pacifier on her own at 10mo and I BF till 22mo.

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My midwife had suggested we only give a bottle or pacifier after breastfeeding was well established. We tried giving him one to help him nap longer at 2 weeks old, despite still having latching issues and using a nipple shield (which saved my breastfeeding journey 🙌). Well he didn't take it. He finally did accept it a few days afterward. We also introduced the bottle for the 1st time around then. 
In hindsight I would've waited 2 or 3 more weeks for the bottle, because he would get a little nipple confusion at the boob anytime after using the bottle. So... I started offering the bottle only once a day or every other day just for daddy bonding and some extra "me time". The pacifier never seemed to cause him any issues with nursing. After 2 months he was successfully weaned off the nipple shield and latching perfectly without any pain on his own. 
At 6 months old, 2 weeks into starting solids (purees) he refused taking bottles and wanted to sip from our cup. Sometime between 4 - 6 months old he started only getting the pacifier at naps, car rides or bedtime. Around 10 months he quit the pacifier on his own and even if I tried to put one in his mouth while asleep, he would spit it out and tightly purse his lips shut. He is 13 months and still nursing. Every baby is different so just see what works for you both. If you feel like it is hindering your breastfeeding... take it away for a little while and maybe reintroduce it in another week or two. 
If you plan on delivering in a hospital, keep in mind that they sometimes offer newborns a pacifier without asking, so if you feel strongly about waiting, talk to your doctor about it. You can also put it into your birth/delivery plan and print one to show the staff when the day comes. Don't forget to show them when change of shift comes or attach it to your patient bulletin in your hospital room. Having your hubby or designated support person know what you want and be your advocate can make a world of difference.

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It’s personal preference honestly. My mom always gave my siblings pacifiers right away, I personally would like to try waiting at least a month after so they can get used to my nipple first, but you never know that could change once he’s actually here.

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I use it in the car because feeding in the car is scare she started cooking on breast milk while my husband was driving last time she's getting food in a car seat

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Should you is up to you. I never did with my 3 kiddos and I don’t regret not having to deal with the pacifier in the night. On the flip side I’m now dealing with breaking a finger sucking habit with my middle child. It’s really depends on you and the child.

Should you use a pacifier for baby?

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