Utility is an economic term for a person's overall well-being and satisfaction. Consumers play a role in the economy by maximizing utility, which means allocating their scarce resources, such as limited time or money, most efficiently. Utility maximization is different for every person.
You can start using it right away but it was suggested to us by our midwives to hold off until 6 weeks as pacifier use can mess with their breastfeeding latch (it's a different kind of sucking).
So there's nothing necessarily wrong with a newborn using a pacifier, if she is gaining weight well and has recently been fed. Just take care to not offer a paci to your baby instead of your breast when she might be hungry. 1  Find cute pacifiers in our Shop.