The pacifier is a wonderful tool for soothing, and is a preventative measure against SIDS in the first several months of baby’s life. After 6 months, it becomes less of a help and more of a habit. The AAP recommends weaning the pacifier between 6-12 months. This is recommended for several reasons. 👉🏼there are less benefits from pacifier use after 6 months, than there are in the first several months of life 👉🏼the habit is much easier to break before one year of age 👉🏼middle ear infections a