September 2nd, 2008
Babies: Common Misuses of Pacifiers
Experts have voiced valid concerns regarding the use (and abuse) of
pacifiers. Not only can pacifiers cause ?nipple confusion’ in an
infant, it is also associated with premature weaning. A newborn infant
is driven to suck on anything placed in their mouths, including a
finger or artificial nipple. In an ill, small, jaundiced or easygoing
baby, this drive to suck may become a substitute for feedings, since
the urge to suck is being satisfied.