If you have a toddler or even a preschooler holding tight to their binky, you're not alone: pacifier weaning is a common challenge. While dental problems generally won't result from pacifier use ...

The pacifier can be a wonderful thing: It can soothe a fussy baby, help them fall asleep, or offer a temporary distraction. Plus, once breastfeeding is established, the American Academy of Pediatrics ...

Weaning little ones off pacifiers or thumb/finger-sucking is a common concern for many parents. Every child reaches milestones at their own pace, so the right timing for breaking these hard-set habits ...

Paci, binky, dummie. Whatever you call it, chances are your baby has one. And when that little sucker rolls under the crib, gets buried in the diaper bag, or your baby cries for it in the middle of ...

A parent may want to wean off their child's pacifier or thumb sucking habit out of concern for their oral and emotional development. - ljubaphoto/E+/Getty Images Out of 820 American parents surveyed, ...

Q: When is a child too old for a pacifier? My daughter who is 2, still uses one and cries when I take it away. If she is too old, how to I get her to stop? A: Two is not too old for a pacifier but you ...

CHICAGO Parents need not fear that using a pacifier to soothe a fussing infant will lead to premature weaning from breast-feeding, though rocking the baby may have the same calming effect, Reuters ...

Here’s what you need to know and what experts say about safe pacifier use. The good news is that strict and comprehensive ...

Binky, paci, bam-bam, soothie, total lifesaver…there are lots of different names for pacifiers and even more varieties to choose from in the drugstore aisle. So how do you know which will soothe your ...

The Bishop family of Festus, Missouri, can smile now, but a few months ago the mood was much more somber as Courtney, Jake and their 3-year-old daughter Hazel said goodbye to a very important member ...