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.
Previous index(es): Infant Care (1972-2002)
Semantic type(s): Manufactured Object
MeSH record created: 03/07/2002
MeSH record revised: 03/07/2002