{"id":4393,"date":"2025-08-08T15:28:26","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T15:28:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobuzo.com\/en\/adult-pacifier-craze-grows-in-china-and-south-korea-sparks-health-concerns\/"},"modified":"2025-08-08T15:28:26","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T15:28:26","slug":"adult-pacifier-craze-grows-in-china-and-south-korea-sparks-health-concerns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobuzo.com\/en\/adult-pacifier-craze-grows-in-china-and-south-korea-sparks-health-concerns\/","title":{"rendered":"Adult pacifier craze grows in China and South Korea, sparks health concerns"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Adult pacifiers, unlike those for infants, appear to have multiple uses – they are a destressing tool, promote better sleep and help smokers quit, retailers and advocates say.<\/p>\n

But the prolonged use of the pacifiers – which have become a trend in the recent days in China and other parts of the world such as South Korea and the US – could cause jaw stiffness, shifting teeth and, when used during sleep, choking, warn medical professionals.<\/p>\n

Some retailers are selling more than 2,000 adult pacifiers a month, according to a South China Morning Post (SCMP) report on Aug 3.<\/p>\n

The pacifiers, which resemble those made for infants but are larger in size, cost between 10 yuan ($1.80) and 500 yuan each on e-commerce platforms such as Taobao.<\/p>\n

The Straits Times did not find adult pacifiers for sale on online shopping platforms based in Singapore; the ones for infants sold by local retailers on platforms such as Mothercare SG and FairPrice typically cost about $10 or more.<\/p>\n

Online reviews for the adult pacifiers have been generally positive.<\/p>\n

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SCMP quoted a buyer describing the product as “high quality” and saying it felt comfortable to use, without affecting their breathing.<\/p>\n

Another said that it was helpful for coping with withdrawal symptoms from quitting smoking, while a third said it was a source of comfort when one is stressed.<\/p>\n

On TikTok, several users from around the world shared that adult pacifiers help them to manage anxiety and sleep better.<\/p>\n

Some even said the pacifiers were useful for coping with some symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder such as restlessness, impulsivity and difficulty in focusing.<\/p>\n

However, some medical professionals are warning against the use of adult pacifiers. According to SCMP’s report, Dr Tang Caomin, a dentist in Chengdu, said extended use could lead to jaw stiffness, pain when chewing, and shifting of teeth if used for more than three hours daily.<\/p>\n

He added that parts of the pacifier could become dislodged and inhaled during sleep.<\/p>\n

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Ms Zhang Mo, a psychologist based in Chengdu, noted that the popularity of such products may reflect deeper emotional needs.<\/p>\n

She said the answer lies not in reverting to childlike comforts, but in facing one’s problems directly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Vihanya Rakshika for The Straits Times<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Adult pacifiers, unlike those for infants, appear to have multiple uses – they are a destressing tool, promote better sleep and help smokers quit, retailers and advocates say. But the prolonged use of the pacifiers – which have become a trend in the recent days in China and other parts of the world such as…<\/p>\n

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