Which is the best pacifier clip? Parents of young children have a lot to keep track of. When packing up to go somewhere, food, diapers and a change of clothes are essential. But a pacifier can be ...

Eryn Donohue said pacifier use is a way for infants and children to self soothe. She recommends that parents get rid of their child's pacifier at 12 to 18 months old or sooner.

Binky, soother, paci, dummy — a pacifier has many names, but one purpose: comfort. The act of sucking seems to have powerful biological effects in babies: There’s evidence that pacifiers can ...

Pacifiers aren't just for soothing colicky babies anymore. A new study has found that use of a pacifier during sleep reduced the chances of a baby suffering from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS ...

Parents don’t agree when or how their child should stop using a pacifier and sucking their thumb, according to a new poll. Here’s what the experts say.

Pacifiers can be helpful to babies, who are born with the need to suck to eat and drink. Sucking can also be soothing or calming to some babies. If you’re debating about whether to give your child a ...