Babies tend to put everything in their mouths. Offering a clean, soft teething toy can sometimes do the trick. If they're ...

Pacifier clips keep the pacifier where it is supposed to be — close to the child and away from dirty floors. There are several styles of pacifier clips and many modern designs. What to know ...

Weaning little ones off pacifiers or thumb/finger-sucking is a common concern for many parents. Every child reaches ...

"You put the pacifier in the child's mouth, and it holds her off for 15 or 20 minutes longer than if you had just put the baby right to breast, and over a day you may miss one to three feedings ...

Good dental health begins early in life. Establishing good oral hygiene habits and scheduling timely dental visits are ...

Parents have been cautioned about the overuse of pacifiers and bottle feeders on their children. According to Wambui Mbugua, a speech therapist, they can influence a child's speech and language ...

"I'm a surgical nurse and a mother, and I wanted to create a pediatric anesthesia mask with an incorporated pacifier to help comfort and soothe a child," said an inventor, from Diamond Bar, Calif., ...