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Pacifiers: An Update on Use and Misuse
Author(s) -
Marter Abigail,
Agruss Janyce Cagan
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
journal for specialists in pediatric nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.499
H-Index - 38
eISSN - 1744-6155
pISSN - 1539-0136
DOI - 10.1111/j.1744-6155.2007.00126.x
Subject(s) - pacifier , otitis , sudden infant death syndrome , medicine , perspective (graphical) , psychology , pediatrics , breastfeeding , computer science , surgery , artificial intelligence
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 .