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.

As a parent, it may seem like pacifiers are always a battle—whether you’re trying to get your child to take one or to take one away. Pacifiers can be helpful to babies, who are born with the need to ...

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.

Conventional wisdom has long been to clean a pacifier that falls on the floor with soap and water before giving it back. But CBS 2's Dr. Max Gomez said that's not necessarily the best plan.

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes have often been criticized for allowing their 4-year-old daughter Suri to wear fashion accessories deemed too old for her, such as high heels and makeup. Now, the ...

Despite the sleepless nights, the pacifier was a lifesaver. "I nursed her," says Brew, "but I didn't want to become her pacifier." The Sane Choice Pacifiers may still carry the stigma of being ...

Pacifiers may spark debate among parents, but a new poll shows they remain a go-to tool for helping young children self-soothe.

Be careful not to subject your baby to pacifiers too often! Scientists are warning parents that overexposure to pacifiers can affect the language skills of infants by the time they reach two years ...

Pacifier weaning can really suck. But we've got tips to make it easier, no matter your child's age.

Just as many parents suspect, pacifiers are a gold mine for germs. But how many babies are getting sick?