This conversation delves into the critical aspects of dental health in early childhood, focusing on the impact of night feeds, the use of pacifiers, and thumb sucking. Dr. Vivek Jogani shares insights on how these practices can affect dental health, emphasizing the importance of weaning from night feeds by 15 to 18 months to prevent nursing decay. He discusses the appropriate use of pacifiers, highlighting their benefits and potential drawbacks, and offers practical advice for parents on managing thumb sucking. T he conversation concludes with five essential commandments for maintaining optimal dental care for children. Follow Modern Indian Parent on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/modernindianparent/ Follow Dr Jogani on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kids_n_teens_dentist/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Pediatric Dentistry 02:12 Baby Bottle Syndrome: Dental decay due to night feeds and feeding to sleep 11:00 Effect of pacifier usage on the teeth 14:38 Effect of thumb sucking on dental development 17:23 Strategies to stop thumb sucking 20:17 Pacifier vs Thumb Sucking - Which is better for soothing? This is part 2 of the conversation with Dr Jogani. You can watch Part 1 in which he teaches us all the essentials of taking care of our babies' and toddlers' teeth.   ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modern-indian-parent/episodes/21--How-to-Care-for-Babies-and-Toddlers-Teeth--Prevent-Cavities--Ft--Pediatric-Dentist-Dr-Jogani-e2q4blbI⁠