With a new baby, a pacifier can work wonders — quieting tears and inducing calm almost instantaneously. But now that your little one is walking and talking, you may start to wonder whether it's time ...

For many parents, pacifiers are a baby essential, helping their little ones calm down, self-soothe, and sleep better. But ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — First-time parents often wonder whether they should begin using a pacifier. That was true for Julia, the mother of 14-week old Benjamin. "Everybody has an opinion about pacifiers ...

Experts say that using a pacifier may help reduce your baby’s risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). But that doesn’t mean those binkies are risk-free. In fact, a viral post on Facebook is ...

Babies are born with a natural sucking reflex, and it’s not just for feeding - it provides comfort and calming in a strange, unfamiliar world. Unsurprisingly, many parents choose to give their baby a ...

Here’s what you need to know and what experts say about safe pacifier use. The good news is that strict and comprehensive ...

Consumer Reports tested 20 pacifiers and spoke with safety experts to find out what parents should and shouldn’t buy.