Advice on these two parenting predicaments -- from doctors, authors, parents, friends, even complete strangers -- could fill a library. And controversial ideas about both hot-button issues have been ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Binky, paci, bam-bam, soothie, total lifesaver…there are lots of different names for pacifiers and even more varieties to choose ...

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 ...

Many parents feel that pacis, binkies, dummies — or whatever your preferred word for pacifiers happens to be — are something of a lifesaver. Along with helping babies self-soothe, they can also act as ...

For many parents, a pacifier tops the list of must-have items for a new baby. Babies naturally have the desire to suck, since it's the motion they use for nursing or taking a bottle. A pacifier does ...

As with most things related to newborns, using a pacifier can come with pluses and minuses. If your newborn is taking one (some don’t!), it’s probably their favorite go-to accessory. And while ...

Strategies to reduce pacifier use or thumb-sucking range from hiding pacifiers to using deterrents like hot sauce. Photo: AFP Giving up a pacifier and/or thumb-sucking can be a challenging process for ...