If done correctly, bottle-feeding will not lower your milk supply, nor does it need to replace any nursing sessions you would like to keep at the breast. Read our tips for Introducing a Bottle to a Breastfed Baby.
Research indicates that pacifiers should be avoided within the first four weeks of life if mother and baby want to establish a long-term breastfeeding relationship. Once a baby has cleared specific feeding milestones a pacifier can be used effectively in the correct circumstances.