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.

Year introduced: 2003

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Tree Number(s): E07.490.500

MeSH Unique ID: D041361

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• Pacifier

Previous Indexing:

• Infant Care (1972-2002)

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Equipment and Supplies
Infant Equipment
Pacifiers