Injury Prevention

Pacifiers

If using a pacifier, here are safety guidelines to keep in mind.

The guard or shield on a pacifier should be large enough to prevent your baby from putting the entire pacifier into his mouth.
Check the parts of the pacifier frequently to make sure that they will not come apart.
Replace pacifiers often.
Never hang a pacifier on a cord around a baby’s neck or attach it to your baby’s clothing with a clip and cord.
Never substitute the lid and nipple of a bottle for a pacifier.

Last Update
January 29, 2008