Sucking on a pacifier for too long may affect children's language development.baby food pacifier

　　Xinhuanet, London, October 20 (Reporter Huang Kun) British "BMC Pediatrics" magazine published a report on the 20th that, in addition to normal breastfeeding, children who suck on objects such as pacifiers or fingers for too long may affect language function. adverse effects on development.

　　Researchers in the United States and Chile collected data on 128 children in one area of Chile, the report said. The children ranged in age from 3 to 5 years old, and some of them were still sucking on items such as pacifiers. The researchers asked their parents about breastfeeding, pacifier or finger sucking after birth, and asked specialized doctors to assess the children's language skills.

　　It was found that children who had sucked on a pacifier or finger for more than 3 years were about three times more likely to have language impairment than ordinary children. The study also found that if a child started sucking on items such as a pacifier after 9 months, the risk of later language impairment was reduced.

　　The researchers pointed out that in recent years it has become more common for children to use items such as bottles and pacifiers for a long time. Based on the findings of this study, parents should be careful not to allow their children to engage in excessive sucking in addition to normal breastfeeding.

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