How do I get my baby to take a pacifier instead of his thumb?

How do I get my baby to take a pacifier instead of his thumb?

You want to replace her thumb or pacifier with your warmth, presence, and gentle help to stop. So put the pacifier aside, or hold her hand so her thumb can't enter her mouth, and see what laughter or, more likely, tears will follow.

How can I soothe my baby who won’t take a pacifier?

A Trick for Getting Your Baby to Take a Pacifier. Pacifiers can be a tricky thing, babies either love them or they hate them! If your baby resists taking the pacifier, try offering it when she relaxes, towards the end of a feed. But if that fails, try reverse psychology—a simple trick to get a baby to take a pacifier.