Am i a bad mom?

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First time mom here! My little guy will be 2 weeks tomorrow. He was feeling colicky tonight. He is breastfed. I breastfeed him pretty much every hour all afternoon, and just finished feeding him when he started crying and jumping. Nothing seemed to calm him down except sucking on something. So i gave in and gave him a pacifier, which i was told not to give before 6 weeks. He immediately stiped crying and he is now asleep  but i still feel like a bad mom for doing it and now i am the one crying.

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I was planning on not using a pacifier at all. I caved after the third day home but I only give it to him every few days and when he is extremely upset and I can't get anything else to work. But the research I I've been seeing has pretty much said the pacifiers are actually beneficial in many ways and as long as your baby latches well there shouldn't be any confusion. Also some articles state that it will help prevent SIDS.

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I got shamed for wanting to give my baby a paci while we were in the hospital - I personally never planned on breastfeeding, but this nurse told me it was a bad idea before like six weeks, even though we had told her our feeding plans. However, day three, we gave him the paci because fuck rude people. He adores it and it relaxes him.
The baby being happy is really all that matters. Happy baby means calmer mom. That is so important. You’re not a bad mom, I promise. You’re just trying to make your baby happy and you achieved that. 😊 That counts as good mom points in my book!

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We’ve been using a paci with our baby since he was in the hospital. I know they advise not to but I had a nurse tell me it’s more important to keep your sanity. If your baby has their feeding routine down I’m sure it’ll be totally fine.

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Girl we’re breastfeeding and I “caved” and gave it to her at a week old. Best ting ever to be honest! Hasn’t messed up breastfeeding here and I’m sure you’ll be fine ❤️

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The 6 weeks thing is pure insanity in my
mind. How can you be a good mom when you have a little thing attached to your boob ALL THE TIME. Pacifiers are so helpful when all they want to do is suck so long as you don’t give it when they’re hungry. You’re rocking it mama!

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I was told 3 to 4 weeks but no your not a bad mother. Gave mine a bink too around that time, and she’s still successfully breast feeding.

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I wasn't going to use a pacifier at all, but at 3 weeks old, our daughter was using me as a pacifier. She wanted on the breast all the time! Don't feel bad 😊
Also, if you don't already, I would try a tight swaddle. That keeps our baby nice and serene (most of the time).

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Sounds like a growth spurt. My little girl hit her 2 week spurt and has been cluster feeding and clingy the last few days.  Today she is better.  We used the pacifier too to give my nipples a break.  Don’t feel bad mama.

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We gave our LO a pacifier on the third day and we are still exclusively breastfeeding. We didn’t and still do not have latching problems and I’ve been told there is no real proof behind nipple confusion. Don’t feel bad you are doing great.

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If your milk has been established and your baby is gaining weight, I would not worry about a pacifier!

Am i a bad mom?

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