Infographic – Responsible dummy use

What is non-nutritive sucking? Read our one-page infographic to know more about it and responsible dummy use.

Mother and toddler kissing

Suckling is an innate, natural reflex of most babies. When babies suckle to calm themselves or self-soothe to sleep without nursing, that’s what experts call non-nutritive sucking (NNS).

Medela Knowledge is a series for mothers and healthcare professionals. Read our one-page infographic ‘Responsible dummy use’ to learn more about the benefits of non-nutritive sucking and recommendations to use dummy responsibly.

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