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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2017 Apr 1.
Published in final edited form as: J Immigr Minor Health. 2016 Apr;18(2):402–410. doi: 10.1007/s10903-015-0206-0

Table 3.

Categories and Concepts about Pacifiers

Categories Concepts
Reasons for pacifier use

  • Comfort/soothing

  • Aesthetics

  • Safety/SIDS

  • Promotion of healthy teeth/gums/jaws

  • Preference over finger sucking
Reasons for pacifier non-use

  • Infant refusal

  • Fear of attachment

  • Worry about growth

  • Nipple confusion

  • Dental problems

  • Germs
If told pacifiers reduce the risk of SIDS, would it matter?

  • Link between SIDS and pacifier use is implausible

  • Need to understand the mechanism

  • Disadvantages outweigh advantages