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 ...

To protect a baby against future allergies, parents may want to consider sucking on their kid's pacifier. New research finds kids whose parents "cleaned" their child's pacifier by sucking it were less ...

SEATTLE -- Some moms or dads would think nothing of "cleaning" their baby's pacifier after it has fallen on the floor by popping it into their own mouths, while others would be horrified by the idea.

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 ...

Pacifiers are right up there with diapers as baby essentials. Pacifiers are designed to calm fussy babies — as well as parents’ nerves. Babies have a strong sucking reflex, and popping a pacifier in ...

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork)-- If your child's pacifier falls on the floor, what should you do? Conventional wisdom has long been to clean the pacifier with soap and water before giving it back. But CBS 2's ...

Life, as any adult has learned, is a series of sacrifices made for the future good. But try explaining that to a 4-year-old who clings to a pacifier with astounding ferocity. This rite of passage -- ...

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 ...

My immediate reaction, not unlike your own, probably, was, “Awwww, he’s so cute!” Cliché, yes. But also unequivocally true — that kid is adorable. Had Hart not appeared on HuffPost Live to promote ...

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Mothers have long known that singing or speaking to baby has a calming effect. It can also be a powerful tool helping premature babies eat better and maybe leave the hospital sooner, according to a ...