A pacifier will not harm your child. As a matter of fact, there is some evidence that it may reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome SIDS.

Follow these tips when giving your child a pacifier

• Do not use the top and nipple from the baby bottle as a pacifier even if you tape them together. the nipple may pop out and choke the baby if she sucks hard.
• Get a pacifier that cannot come apart. You can ask your pediatrician for recommendations.
• The shield between the nipple and the ring should be at least  1-1⁄2 inches (3.8 cm) across. This is so that the infant cannot take the entire pacifier in her mouth. The shield should be made of a firm plastic with ventilation holes.
• Never tie a pacifier to your child’s crib or around the child’s neck or hand.  This can cause serious injury or even death.
• Pacifiers deteriorate overtime. Replace them when they wear out.