Exclusive breast-feeding is associated with reduced pacifier sucking in children Breast-feeding and pacifier-sucking habit

摘要

Background. Studies suggest that when children do not achieve the emotional satiety and adequate stimulus provided by breast-feeding, they exhibit sucking behaviors. This study aimed to estimate the association from 4 through 6 months of exclusive breast-feeding (EB) postpartum and pacifier-sucking behavior at 12 months of life.