NNS (Non-Nutrional Sucking) Habits

Question 1

Pacifier Habit in Infants

1. Decrease SIDS?
2. Decrease Otitis Media?

Answer 1

1. YES

Pacifier Greatly Reduces Risk of Sudden Infant Death. Pacifiers aren’t just for soothing colicky babies anymore. ~90 percent.

2. NO

Pacifier habit was a greater risk factor for otitis media

Question 2

What percent stop sucking thumb by 24-28 months.

Answer 2

50%

Question 3

Potential problem with prolonged pacifier usage?

Answer 3

A negative effect on breastfeeding, dental malocclusion, and otitis media.

-Adverse dental effects can be evident after two years of age, but mainly after four years.

• Misaligned upper incisors (top front teeth) that slant outward (proclined)
• Lower incisors that tilt inward (retroclined)
• Jaw misalignment
• Narrow roof of mouth

Question 4

T/F

A pacifier is associated with a decrease of duration of breast feeding.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

Prolonged pacifier increases what?

Answer 5

Otitis Media
Oral Candida
GI infections

Question 6

Pacifiers require what two things?

Answer 6

Shield 1.5 inches (3.8 cm)

Ventilation Holes