Also, in my experience with four kids, the pacifier is most useful as a "sleep prop" for naps and nighttime. It really never let me give my kids less attention

Also, in my experience with four kids, the pacifier is most useful as a "sleep prop" for naps and nighttime. It really never let me give my kids less attention while they were up and awake, but it helped us both get some much needed sleep. I put my smartphone in airplane mode, or turn it off, when it's time to sleep.