For many parents, the pacifier was a godsend in helping soothe their infant—especially for those fussy late nights. But prolonged use of the binky may lead to dental problems and orthodontic work, and ...

As a parent, it may seem like pacifiers are always a battle—whether you’re trying to get your child to take one or to take one away. Pacifiers can be helpful to babies, who are born with the need to ...

My daughter used her pacifier until she was 3 and a half years old, and it seems everyone from her teachers to strangers on the street had an unsolicited opinion on it. Some people even went as far as ...

You’re ready to wean your child from their pacifier and want your child to be gung ho about this new step. But hold on — there are some things to consider before you jump in with two feet. Your ...

Breaking the habit won’t be fun for anyone. But following a few tips — starting with keeping calm and consistent — will make the process smoother. Credit...Getty Images Supported by By Anna ...

Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple. Every night, Lauren Finney Harden and her husband would awaken to the cries of their first-born daughter, and a routine game of “paci pong ...

(CBS News) New research suggests pacifier use may have long-lasting behavioral effects on a boy's emotional growth. Three separate experiments - two with college-aged students and one with 6 to 7-year ...

Nov. 2, 2012 -- Just as many parents suspect, pacifiers are a gold mine for germs, a new study shows. The study doesn't show whether any babies got sick from their germy pacifiers. Parents have enough ...

One of the World Health Organization's recommended best practices for assuring successful breastfeeding is for nursing mothers to use no artificial nipples or pacifiers with newborn infants who are ...