Routine pacifier use in infants: pros and cons

Eidelman, Arthur I.

doi:10.1016/j.jped.2018.03.002

Cited by 8 publications

(3 citation statements)

References 9 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…The researchers also discussed other long-term concerns, including reliance on pacifier use and its effect on children's teeth. Likewise, Eidelman ( 45 ) concluded that pacifier use helps reduce the risk of SIDS and generally soothes and calms the baby. However, continued pacifier use should be discouraged because it may lead to infections, middle ear inflammation, and distortion of the jaws [see also Warren et al ( 13 ), Rovers et al ( 12 ), Caruso et al ( 46 )].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A new technology for pacifier weaning: a thematic analysis

Hariri

2023

Front. Pediatr.

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

IntroductionBabies and toddlers often become accustomed to using baby pacifiers. However, pacifiers may harm children's health and lead to various problems, such as less frequent breastfeeding, shorter breastfeeding duration, dental deformities, tooth decay, recurrent acute otitis media, sleep disorders, and the potential for accidents. This study aims to introduce new technology that may prevent babies from becoming used to a pacifier (patent titled “Prevents Getting Used to Pacifier Baby, Number SA10609, Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property”). This study used a descriptive qualitative design.MethodsThe participants included three pediatricians, three psychologists, three dentists, three family doctors, and three mothers of babies and toddlers, with a mean age of 42.6 years old (SD = 9.51). Semi-structured interviews were used, and thematic analysis was conducted to generate a thematic tree.Results and DiscussionThe thematic analysis resulted in three themes: (1) the disadvantages of pacifier use, (2) the introduction of new technology for the patent, and (3) the expectations for this technology. The results showed that a pacifier might negatively affect the health of babies and toddlers. However, the new technology may prevent children from becoming used to pacifiers and protect them from any possible physical or mental issues.

show abstract

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A new technology for pacifier weaning: a thematic analysis

Hariri

2023

Front. Pediatr.

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…The use of a pacifier was found to be a predictor of early termination of EBF at discharge. Studies have shown that the use of a pacifier may be a risk factor for the early discontinuation of EBF [ 4 , 36 , 37 ] and that the association is related to the time it was introduced and the frequency of use [ 38 ]. This happens even among mothers who are highly motivated to breastfeed [ 39 ].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Predicting risk of early discontinuation of exclusive breastfeeding at a Brazilian referral hospital for high-risk neonates and infants: a decision-tree analysis

et al. 2021

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Background Determinants at several levels may affect breastfeeding practices. Besides the known historical, socio-economic, cultural, and individual factors, other components also pose major challenges to breastfeeding. Predicting existing patterns and identifying modifiable components are important for achieving optimal results as early as possible, especially in the most vulnerable population. The goal of this study was building a tree-based analysis to determine the variables that can predict the pattern of breastfeeding at hospital discharge and at 3 and 6 months of age in a referral center for high-risk infants. Methods This prospective, longitudinal study included 1003 infants and was conducted at a high-risk public hospital in the following three phases: hospital admission, first visit after discharge, and monthly telephone interview until the sixth month of the infant’s life. Independent variables were sorted into four groups: factors related to the newborn infant, mother, health service, and breastfeeding. The outcome was breastfeeding as per the categories established by the World Health Organization (WHO). For this study, we performed an exploratory analysis at hospital discharge and at 3 and at 6 months of age in two stages, as follows: (i) determining the frequencies of baseline characteristics stratified by breastfeeding indicators in the three mentioned periods and (ii) decision-tree analysis. Results The prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) was 65.2% at hospital discharge, 51% at 3 months, and 20.6% at 6 months. At hospital discharge and the sixth month, the length of hospital stay was the most important predictor of feeding practices, also relevant at the third month. Besides the mother’s and child’s characteristics (multiple births, maternal age, and parity), the social context, work, feeding practice during hospitalization, and hospital practices and policies on breastfeeding influenced the breastfeeding rates. Conclusions The combination algorithm of decision trees (a machine learning technique) provides a better understanding of the risk predictors of breastfeeding cessation in a setting with a large variability in expositions. Decision trees may provide a basis for recommendations aimed at this high-risk population, within the Brazilian context, in light of the hospital stay at a neonatal unit and period of continuous feeding practice.

show abstract

“…However, it is noted in participants' statements that pacifiers are widely used as a calming agent for babies. 24 In contrast, the American Academy of Pediatrics does not support the prohibition of pacifiers, despite the 9 th item of the WHO's ten steps to successful breastfeeding, considering its benefits in reducing the risk of sudden infant death by improving the development of the neural pathway, mouth breathing, excitation threshold, reduction of gastroesophageal flows, respiratory function, cardiac system control, oral motor function, autonomous functioning and babies' sleeping patterns, [25][26][27] which also reveals contradictions between evidences scientific and official recommendations.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Family Learning Demands About Post-Natal Newborn Care

Santos

Góes

Ledo

et al. 2021

Texto contexto - enferm.

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Objective to analyze the learning demands of puerperal women and their families about postnatal newborn care based on their knowledge and practices. Method this is a qualitative research developed through the Dynamis of Concrete of the Sensitive Creative Method, with 19 puerperal women and families of low-risk newborns, in a municipal hospital in Rio das Ostras, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from March to June 2019. Data were submitted to lexicographic analysis using the software IRaMuTeQ. Results different families’ knowledge and practices regarding postnatal newborn care were identified, in addition to different learning demands related to newborns’ body hygiene, including bathing and handling the umbilical stump, and nutrition, in relation to breastfeeding and use of artificial nipples. Conclusion health professionals, including nurses, need to develop dialogical educational practices based on families’ learning demands, from prenatal care, going through the discharge process in the maternity hospital, until post-discharge in primary care, aiming at promoting safe and quality care for newborns.

show abstract

Routine pacifier use in infants: pros and cons

Cited by 8 publications

References 9 publications

A new technology for pacifier weaning: a thematic analysis

A new technology for pacifier weaning: a thematic analysis

Predicting risk of early discontinuation of exclusive breastfeeding at a Brazilian referral hospital for high-risk neonates and infants: a decision-tree analysis

Family Learning Demands About Post-Natal Newborn Care

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About