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What role do pacifiers play in the prevention of SIDS, and how should I counsel parents on their use?
Answer
Guideline-Aligned (High Confidence)
Generated by iatroX. Developer: Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner).
Last reviewed: 17 August 2025
Based on the provided context, specific information regarding the role of pacifiers in the prevention of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is not detailed 1,2,3,4,5. Similarly, the provided UK guidelines and PubMed literature do not offer specific guidance on how to counsel parents regarding pacifier use for SIDS prevention 1,2,3,4,5. While the provided PubMed literature includes articles on sudden infant death syndrome, their content regarding pacifier use is not specified in the given context (Adams et al., 2009; Darrow et al., 2025).
Key References
- CKS - Teething
- NG194 - Postnatal care
- CKS - Colic - infantile
- NG124 - Specialist neonatal respiratory care for babies born preterm
- NG9 - Bronchiolitis in children: diagnosis and management
- (Adams et al., 2009): Sudden infant death syndrome.
- (Darrow et al., 2025): Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: Common Questions and Answers.
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