Pacifier use in full-term infants and its impact on breastfeeding: A scoping review
Evidence on the relationship between pacifier use and breastfeeding outcomes remains inconclusive. Timing of pacifier introduction appears critical. Further research should clarify causal mechanisms and guide coherent, evidence-based recommendations.
Authors
- Luca Levrini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2412-7765)
- Antonella Cromi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1697-5139)
- Francesca Reato (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-3547-7454)
- Mario Picozzi
- Giulia Giampaoli
- Alessia Bonaccorso
Institutions
- University of Insubria (IT)
- Ospedale Filippo Del Ponte Varese (IT)
- ASST Melegnano e della Martesana (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Midwifery
- Published
- 2026-03-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2026.104760
- Primary Topic
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00