Understanding Baby's Sucking Reflex: Comfort and Consequences

The video explores the significance of comfort objects like pacifiers and soft toys for children. It discusses the natural sucking reflex in infants, which provides comfort and releases pleasure hormones. The video also highlights the potential dental issues caused by prolonged thumb sucking and pacifier use, recommending reducing their use by age four. Additionally, it explains children's attachment to soft toys, emphasizing sensory criteria and the role of these objects as transitional items during separation from parents.

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