The pacifier can be a wonderful thing: It can soothe a fussy baby, help them fall asleep, or offer a temporary distraction. Plus, once breastfeeding is established, the American Academy of Pediatrics ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Comeback Images/Shutterstock Weaning little ones off pacifiers or thumb/finger-sucking is a common concern for many parents. Every ...

Parents need to be conscious of when to begin weaning their kids from these devices, otherwise their kids may encounter health problems When you become a parent, you find out that everyone seems to ...

A mom has shared her spin on the ‘Binky Fairy’ idea to get her toddler to give up her pacifier once and for all. Instead of the usual present or toy to replace the popular soothers, the mom asks her ...

The Bishop family of Festus, Missouri, can smile now, but a few months ago the mood was much more somber as Courtney, Jake and their 3-year-old daughter Hazel said goodbye to a very important member ...

There was good news Wednesday for nursing mothers: the pacifier you use to "plug" up a fussy infant won't necessarily bring an end to breast-feeding your baby. A new report published in Wednesday's ...

For decades, pacifiers have been useful tools for caregivers to comfort infants. Many parents are hesitant about starting their baby on a pacifier due to the challenge of having to wean them off at ...