Don't blame the pacifier.
Babies do not stop breastfeeding early simply because of the use of pacifiers, researchers say. But frequent pacifier use as well as early weaning do point to breastfeeding problems. These problems can have negative implications for the baby, both nutritionally and emotionally.
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