At around eleven months old, children rarely use breast milk for feeding, and at this time, they are mostly given formula milk to drink. Parents often focus on the choice of formula, but pacifiers are also crucial. The pacifier is not suitable, and the baby feels uncomfortable drinking it, which is also harmful to the baby's health. How many holes are better on the pacifier for an 11 month old baby? Next, the editor will tell you.
How many holes in the nipple of an 11 month old baby
At 11 months old, if the baby is tall, they can use a Y-shaped pacifier or a cross shaped one. And it is recommended to start with one hole first. If there are too many holes, the baby may inhale too quickly and even overflow milk. It's too small to suck, and parents can gradually understand through a period of observation.
What to pay attention to when purchasing pacifiers
1. How to choose the size of the nipple hole
Before parents choose pacifiers for their babies, they should first understand the specifications and types of pacifiers used for milk bottles. According to the size of the nipple hole, nipples for baby bottles are generally divided into three specifications: S, M, and L. S number: suitable for babies aged 0-3 months; M size: suitable for babies aged 3-6 months; L size: Suitable for babies over 6 months old.
2. Method for choosing the style of pacifier
In addition, the design of nipple holes also varies, such as circular holes, cross holes, and Y-shaped holes. Circular hole: a commonly used design. Even if the baby only holds the pacifier without sucking, the pacifier will still slowly drip milk. It is usually recommended to use this pacifier for babies with poor sucking movements. Cross hole and Y-shaped hole: These two types of pacifiers can control the amount of milk flowing out by the force of the baby's sucking. If the baby does not suck, the milk will not flow out automatically.
3. What material of pacifier is most suitable
A pacifier is a tool that is placed on a bottle to help suckle, directly in contact with the baby's mouth, so choosing the appropriate material is very important for the baby's health. There are many materials for pacifiers on the market, which can be divided into silicone pacifiers (transparent) and rubber pacifiers (yellow, with high sulfur content). Silicone nipples are divided into solid silicone nipples and liquid silicone nipples. Liquid silicone nipples are more transparent and soft than solid silicone, and are currently the most commonly used nipple material.
How many holes do 11 month old babies have in their pacifiers? "The editor has explained clearly how babies usually choose pacifiers. Additionally, it should be noted that among various types of pacifiers, silicone pacifiers are closer to the mother's nipple, have moderate softness and hardness, and can promote saliva secretion in babies, helping with the development of upper, lower, and facial muscles. Children are more likely to accept them.
