Pacifiers — also known as soothers, dummies, binkies, and, in my house when my youngest brother was a baby, suckies — are a popular tool used by some parents to soothe their babies. A pacifier is a small, nipple-shaped device usually made of silicone or rubber that can be placed in a baby’s mouth to […] More
I am a huge fan of silicone jewelry and baby products. I already own a couple of silicone teething necklaces that my son likes to play with and gnaw on. My son also enjoys chewing on his silicone teething toys, and my daughter has some silicone chew necklaces that she bites instead of her fingernails. […] More
If you suck on your child’s pacifier rather than cleaning it with boiling or rinsing, you could be saving them from eczema, asthma, allergies, and other disorders. A new study published in Monday’s journal Pediatrics has found that the exposure of germs from pacifiers can help children by exposing them to important microbial conditions. The […] More
Many new parents debate the use of a pacifier in infants and young children. Health care providers often provide little assistance; as many nurses, midwives, and doctors recommend the use of pacifiers as do not. The following information on best practices provides an overview of the research findings, implications, and recommendations for pacifier use in […] More
