Some parents swear by them, some swear at them, but pacifiers are a
nearly universal symbol of babyhood. Now a new study by Danish
researchers suggests what many have warned, that early use of pacifiers
can be associated with shorter duration of breastfeeding. The study
looked at data from visiting nurses who assess and assist all new
mothers in Denmark, typically in the family's home around eight days
after birth. The health visitors, specially trained in breastfeeding
issues, specifically noted whether the baby was being offered a
pacifier; two-thirds were.
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