Pacifier use and sleep position in 2 to 4 month old infants

Abstract

In clinically healthy 2-to-4-month-old babies, the use of a pacifier does not have major influence on the choice of sleep position and infant's propensity to spontaneously modify it during sleep.

Infant sleep position, head shape concerns, and sleep positioning devices

“…Conversely, supine positioning, which was practised in 6% to 15% of infants prior to 1990, 16,17 has risen sharply to 55% to 65% in this decade, 19,20 consistent with the rate of 65% cited as the usual sleep position in this survey. These rates are similar to those recorded in the UK and Europe 21–23 . A slightly higher rate, 70%, was recorded in the USA in 2004, but prone sleeping rates were also higher, at 13% 24 .…”

“…These rates are similar to those recorded in the UK and Europe. [21][22][23] A slightly higher rate, 70%, was recorded in the USA in 2004, but prone sleeping rates were also higher, at 13%. 24 The difference is made up by the higher side and side-plus-back sleeping rates in New Zealand compared with lower rates for this position in the USA (32% in this study vs. 15% in the USA).…”

Breastfeeding Twins: A Qualitative Study

“…(1999) concluded that the use of pacifiers pacified the infants and, thus, caused them to fall asleep more easily (20). Kelmanson drew attention to the fact that pacifiers have been used for generations to soothe the crying infant (21). …”

The advantages and disadvantages of pacifier use

“…Pollard et al(1999) concluded that pacifier use pacified the infants and thus caused them to fall asleep more easily. Kelmanson (2000) draw attention to the fact that pacifiers have been used for generations to soothe the crying infant.…”