Does Pacifier Use in Infancy Decrease the Risk of Obesity?
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DOI: 10.1177/0009922817701171
Abstract: Background. Nonnutritive sucking using a finger or pacifier is a natural reflex for infants. We hypothesized that infants may overfeed if the bottle or breast is constantly offered. Our goal was to determine whether pacifier… read more here.
Keywords: obesity; pacifier use; use infancy;
Exclusive breastfeeding changes in Brazil attributable to pacifier use
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0208261
Abstract: Background Identifying key interventions to increase exclusive breastfeeding duration has been a challenge. Pacifier use has been associated with exclusive breastfeeding discontinuation in Brazil. However, the proportion of the improvement in exclusive breastfeeding duration attributable… read more here.
Keywords: exclusive breastfeeding; pacifier use; prevalence;
Socio-demographic, maternal, and infant characteristics associated with pacifier use among six-months old infants in Clark County, Nevada
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0285097
Abstract: Background Pacifier use can interfere with nurturing care practices such as breastfeeding, soothing, and sleeping. Due to contradicting beliefs, recommendations, and the high frequency of pacifier use, understanding its associations may support shaping equitable public… read more here.
Keywords: county nevada; clark county; pacifier use; use ... See more keywords