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).
Pacifiers: Are they good for your baby? The decision to use a pacifier â or not â is up to you. Consider the do's and don'ts of giving your baby a pacifier, and how to help him or her break the habit. Most babies have a strong sucking reflex. Some babies even suck their thumbs or fingers before they're born.