Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Pacifiers

Devices that babies can suck on when they are not feeding. The extra sucking can be comforting to the babies and pacify them. Pacifiers usually are used as a substitute for the thumb in babies who suck on their thumb or fingers almost constantly.

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Abstract

Devices that babies can suck on when they are not feeding. The extra sucking can be comforting to the babies and pacify them. Pacifiers usually are used as a substitute for the thumb in babies who suck on their thumb or fingers almost constantly.

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  • Pacifier

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13 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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History Note

2003; use INFANT CARE 1989-2002

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Previous Indexing

  • Infant Care (1972-2002)

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  1. E07w.490.500w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Pacifiers. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D041361. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D041361
  2. Pacifiers. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacifier
  3. Pacifiers. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q152596