Former Safe Sleep policies used to permit infants to fall asleep with a pacifier, yet it was to be removed from the infant's mouth once asleep. Now, there is evidence that pacifiers can reduce the risk of SIDS, and Caring for Our Children suggest that programs allowing pacifiers in their programs should write a pacifier statement for the family handbook. Would be very interested in learning how fellow infant programs are following these updates. Thanks!
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Marie Marks
Early Childhood Coordinator
Children's Village
Philadelphia PA
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