AWARENESS OF MOTHER WITH BABY PACIFIER

Introduction: Pacifiers consist of a latex or silicone nipple with firm plastic shield and handle are available in different forms sizes. This is used infant for colling calming effect on however, it related to many disadvantage side teeth the infants. In this study we aimed Assess interrelation between on-nutritive sucking habits, pacifier use thumb/digit sucking. Besides, Investigate relationships various non-nutritive habits occlusion primary dentition. Methodology: Following comprehensive literature review, questionnaire was designed data collection. Then, cross‐sectional survey distributed throughout internet two months (October - November 2019) 200 mothers Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The answered 16 questions, where 5 them were self-administered, while others followed their Breastfeeding teeth. Initially, participants have inquiries about demographic information. Results: results our include 202 which 55.9 % 18 -30 years old 88.6 married 6.4 widowed rest divorced. Moreover, 67.3 started breast feeding but stopped it, 15.3 still partially, 12.9 breasting exclusively 4.5 never fed during process survey. 58.9 agree infants younger more intended using pacifier. Considering reason behind pacifier, reported that 74.3 because its comfort soothing effect. 47.1 sample thought best time start pacifiers from first week birth 49 should be 4 hours per day. Finally, most mother ideal cessation before year (45%). Conclusion: As all care practices, there may multiple factors influencing parental decision not infant. Some these (e.g., concerns confusion, dental concerns) result misinformation. has been associated reduced risk SIDS, important health providers understand able address parents use. hospital setting, aware strong preferences getting educated regarding consequences.