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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Like lots of newborns, my son cried – a lot. To my first-time-mom ears, it felt like he was wailing every waking moment. In desperation late one night, I called a cousin who was a pediatric nurse for ...

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 ...

What kind of pacifier should I buy? Find one with a shape your child likes. You may have to experiment a bit before you find ...

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 ...

PACIFIERS ARE BABY ESSENTIAL, BUT HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED HOW SAFE THEY REALLY ARE? CONSUMER REPORTS TESTED 20 PACIFIERS AND SPOKE TO SAFETY EXPERTS TO FIND OUT WHAT PARENTS SHOULD AND SHOULDN’T BUY.