The mother asks about pacifier use and thumb sucking. Which statements by the mother indicate teaching by the nurse has been effective? Select all that apply.
A. Sucking provides the infants comfort as well as pleasure, whether it is by thumb sucking or using a pacifier.
B. Pacifier use has been associated with an increased risk of otitis media.
C. Sucking is a natural tendency that can be active before birth.
D. Pacifiers need to be discontinued by the time a toddler is 2 years old.
E. Pacifiers have been found to increase the incidence of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
F. Thumb sucking is harmful to the teeth if it lasts past 4 years of age.