Can breastfeed babies use pacifiers?

It is recommended that pacifiers and other types of artificial nipples be avoided for at least the first 3-4 weeks. I’d personally suggest that most breastfed babies – if they get a pacifier at all – would be better off without a pacifier until mom’s milk supply is well established (6-8 weeks, usually) and the 6 week growth spurt is over. That way you’ve established a good milk supply and don’t lose any much-needed breast stimulation to a pacifier.

Be careful in how closely you follow the "rules". I ended up with a baby who could not be fed anything else, which meant I could basically not even leave the house - because he fed so often.

So, follow your own instincts and go with that.

MY BABIES WERE GIVEN THEM IN HOSPITAL BEFORE COMING HOME SO YES USE ONE AT ANY TIME.

It is best NEVER to use a pacifier. Your child does not need one and far too many kids get so used to having one stuck in their mouth that it is hard to ween them off it and you see 2 or 3 year olds still walking about the shops sucking one!

Why not just bottled-milk?

Just consider about Pacifier:

1. If your baby still wants to suck after having her fill of formula or breast milk, a pacifier may be just the thing.

2. A pacifier isn't a substitute for nurturing or feeding.if your baby is still fussy after you've fed, burped, rocked, and played with her, you might want to see if a pacifier will satisfy her.