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Bottle-feeding and the use of pacifier
| Duration of exclusive breastfeeding (months) | p | Total breastfeeding time (months) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Use of pacifier | ||||
| Yes | 3.7±2.4 | 0.003 | 12.9±8.8 | 0.001 |
| No | 5.4±7.1 | 20.3±7.1 | ||
| Bottle-feeding | ||||
| Yes | 4.4±2.3 | 0.04 | 14.2±7.8 | 0.001 |
| No | 5.5±6.5 | 22.9±6.5 |
