My daughter used her pacifier until she was 3 and a half years old, and it seems everyone from her teachers to strangers on the street had an unsolicited opinion on it. Some people even went as far as ...

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. Credit...Getty Images Supported by By Anna ...

For many parents, the pacifier was a godsend in helping soothe their infant—especially for those fussy late nights. But prolonged use of the binky may lead to dental problems and orthodontic work, and ...

Most kids use pacifiers—and up to a certain point, that's totally normal. Fact checked by Sarah Scott Sucking is a common way for babies and young toddlers to self-soothe Using a pacifier is ...

Life, as any adult has learned, is a series of sacrifices made for the future good. But try explaining that to a 4-year-old who clings to a pacifier with astounding ferocity. This rite of passage -- ...