Devices that babies can suck on when they are not feeding. The extra sucking can be comforting to the babies and pacify them. Pacifiers usually are used as a substitute for the thumb in babies who suck on their thumb or fingers almost constantly.

DUI

D041361 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0011268

Previous indexing

Infant Care (1972-2002)

History note

2003; use INFANT CARE 1989-2002

Public note

2003; see INFANT CARE 1989-2002