Injuries Associated With Bottles, Pacifiers, and Sippy Cups in the United States, 1991-2010

4.33) more likely to sustain a laceration compared with any other diagnosis. Product malfunctions were relatively uncommon (4.4% of cases).

CONCLUSIONS: This study is the first to use a nationally representative sample to examine injuries associated with these products. Given the number of injuries, particularly those associated with falls while using the product, greater efforts are needed to promote proper usage, ensure safety in product design, and increase awareness of American Academy of Pediatrics’ recommendations for transitioning to a cup and discontinuing pacifier use.

KEY WORDS bottles emergency department falls injury National Electronic Injury Surveillance System pacifiers sippy cups Abbreviations: AAP