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12 sty 2024 · Premature babies can benefit from a pacifier. Here are the best small preemie pacifiers for babies to use in the NICU and when they come home from the hospital.
MAM Preemie and Comfort ™ Pacifiers. 100% SILICONE ONE-PIECE-PACIFIERS. Designed for the needs of premature babies and newborns. Designed as one-piece pacifiers that adhere to AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) recommendations. Low profile shield accommodates CPAP, nasogastric tubes and nasal cannulas.
The Preemie Soothie is designed to provide a superior fit for newborn babies for use during their hospital stay. The notched area allows space for tubing from CPAP, mechanical ventilation or tube feeding. Its one-piece construction meets stringent American Academy of Pediatrics guide- lines.
How to pick the best pacifier for your premature baby. Consult with Healthcare Professionals: Seek guidance from your baby's healthcare provider or neonatologist for recommendations tailored to your preemie's specific needs. Wait for Stability: Introduce a pacifier only when your preemie is stable. Always follow the guidance of healthcare ...
The Wee Thumbie is one of the first pacifiers designed specifically for use by very low birth weight babies. It is modeled after the size and shape of the preemie thumb, facilitating the important sucking behaviors normally learned in utero.
Your preemie may not be ready to drink from a nipple just yet, but putting nutrients into your baby’s digestive tract will help to stimulate it to develop and mature faster. In the early days of your NICU journey, this is called trophic feeds and you may hear it being referred to as “priming the gut”.
The Wee Thumbie, for hospital use only, is the first pacifier designed expressly for use by very low birth weight babies. It is modeled after the size & shape of the preemie thumb to facilitate sucking behaviors normally learned in utero.
