The relatively short duration that a child retains a pacifier in the mouth during sleep: implications for sudden infant death syndrome

Eur J Pediatr. 2001 Jan;160(1):60. doi: 10.1007/s004310000638.

Abstract

The relatively short duration that a child retains a pacifier in the mouth during sleep has implications when the mechanism(s) of the apparent prophylaxis effect of pacifier use against sudden infant death syndrome are considered.

Publication types

  • Comment
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant Care*
  • Male
  • Physiological Phenomena
  • Risk
  • Sleep*
  • Sudden Infant Death* / epidemiology
  • Sudden Infant Death* / prevention & control
  • Time Factors