Pacifiers: An Update on Use and Misuse

PURPOSE.  The use of pacifiers is a controversial topic; this article looks at the subject from both a historical and cultural perspective, with a review of current research. CONCLUSIONS.  The use of pacifiers in infants older than 1 month is currently recommended by multiple researchers to prevent...

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Published in:Journal for specialists in pediatric nursing 2007-10, Vol.12 (4), p.278-285
Main Authors: Marter, Abigail, Agruss, Janyce Cagan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attitude to Health - ethnology
Breastfeeding
Dissent and Disputes
dummy
Evidence-Based Medicine
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Humans
Infant
Infant Care - methods
Infant Care - psychology
Infant Care - trends
infant equipment
infants
Medicine in the Arts
nonnutritive sucking
Nurse's Role
Nursing
otitis media
pacifier
Pacifiers - adverse effects
Pacifiers - trends
Pacifiers - utilization
Parents - education
pediatric dental health
Pediatric Nursing - organization & administration
Practice Guidelines as Topic
premature infants
Risk Factors
SIDS
sudden infant death
Sudden Infant Death - prevention & control
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Summary:PURPOSE.  The use of pacifiers is a controversial topic; this article looks at the subject from both a historical and cultural perspective, with a review of current research. CONCLUSIONS.  The use of pacifiers in infants older than 1 month is currently recommended by multiple researchers to prevent sudden infant death syndrome, and is associated with other benefits for premature infants. However, pacifier use has also been associated with higher risk of otitis media. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS.  Knowledge of the most recent evidence will enable providers to communicate appropriate guidelines on pacifier use to families.
ISSN:1539-0136
1744-6155
DOI:10.1111/j.1744-6155.2007.00126.x