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 ...

Pacifiers, like diapers and onesies, are a staple on every new parent’s checklist, ready and waiting when baby comes home. We parents rely on pacifiers to help our babies self-soothe and sleep more ...

Many experts say children can safely suck their thumbs or pacifiers until they enter school, but a new study published in the December issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association suggests ...

Every mother wants a happy baby, and when fussiness sets in you'll do everything in your power to provide comfort. Sometimes discomfort is soothed by thumb-sucking or a pacifier, but you worry about ...

I remember this one girl in high school who had a pacifier. Seriously. You could tell it was a gimmick and an attention-getter. She wasn't really sucking on it to feel better. But I remember how we ...

As with most things related to newborns, using a pacifier can come with pluses and minuses. If your newborn is taking one (some don’t!), it’s probably their favorite go-to accessory. And while ...

Thumb-sucking, finger-sucking or pacifier use should be discontinued before a child reaches three years of age. These habits can harm the eruption and position of the permanent teeth and affect the ...

Q: Do pacifiers affect babies' teeth? A: Pacifiers “can have some adverse effects on the structures of the oral cavity, especially after prolonged use,” said Dr. Abhinav Sinha, director of the ...