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Did you know that pacifiers can reduce
your baby's risk of SIDS?

Current research shows that by giving your baby a pacifier every time you place him down to sleep, you can greatly reduce his risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome).

While the exact reason that pacifiers are protective is still unclear, some theories suggest that using a pacifier helps keep a baby's airway open (tongue position) or that pacifier use may keep a baby from rolling to his tummy to sleep. Others suggest that the sucking reflex keeps a baby from falling into a deep sleep, which can be a risk factor for SIDS. Experts recommend that your baby use a pacifier for at least the first year, the period in which the SIDS risk is and your baby's strong need to suck is the highest.

The following guidelines are offered for safe, effective pacifier use:

Make sure that your baby is breastfeeding well before introducing a pacifier (usually about one month).
Never use a pacifier to replace a feeding. Offer your baby a pacifier after a feeding when you are placing him down to sleep.
The pacifier does not need to be put back into your baby's mouth if it falls out once he is asleep in order to be effective.

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For more information about AAP recommendations for reducing the risk of SIDS, please visit http://www.aap.org/ncepr/sids.htm.

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