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[Pacifier use: risks and benefits]
L Martínez Sánchez1, E Díaz González, S García-Tornel Florensa
1Unidad Integrada de Pediatría Hospital Sant Joan de DéuHospital Clínic. Universidad de Barcelona. 3305lms@comb.es
Anales Espanoles De Pediatria
|January 10, 2001
Summary
Dummy use in children offers comfort but carries risks like breastfeeding failure and dental issues. Recommendations include limiting use after 8 months and stopping by 1 year for infant safety.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Child Development
Context:
- Dummy (pacifier) use is common in childhood.
- Its advisability, materials, and duration are debated.
- Numerous studies explore both benefits and risks.
Purpose:
- To review the pros and cons of dummy use in children.
- To provide evidence-based recommendations for safe dummy usage.
Summary:
- Beneficial effects include soothing and a potential link to reduced sudden infant death syndrome.
- Risks encompass breastfeeding failure, dental deformities, otitis media, accidents, allergies, and sleep disturbances.
- Current data are insufficient to fully encourage or discourage dummy use.
Impact:
- Provides guidelines for healthcare professionals on dummy recommendations.
- Suggests specific age-based restrictions for dummy use (post-8 months, withdrawal by 1 year).
- Emphasizes the importance of using safety-compliant dummies.