"Pacifiers can be detrimental in the first few days of life before breastfeeding is established. After that and up until six months I am for them, as recent data shows pacifiers may help protect against SIDS." — Ann Kellams, MD, FAAP. Charlottesville, VA.

"I have been for pacifiers even without the academy coming up in favor. The main reason I like pacifiers is because they can be controlled. You can't cut off a thumb, but you can take away a pacifier." — Charles I. Shubin, MD, FAAP. Baltimore, MD.

"Once breastfeeding is established, I have found that most infants can use a pacifier without adverse effects. New data suggests that pacifier use might actually decrease SIDS cases as well." — John W. Waidner, MD, FAAP. Jacksonville FL.

To obtain these results, Babble randomly called 300 AAP-approved pediatricians in 50 states, then tallied the answers of the 20 who called back. Pediatrician Poll appears in Strollerderby every Friday.