Picking up a dropped pacifier and sucking it clean may help infants to be better germ fighters.
The practice not only …
Picking up a dropped pacifier and sucking it clean may help infants to be better germ fighters.
The practice not only …
Is nipple confusion just a myth? Contrary to popular belief, restricting pacifier use results in lower rates of exclusive breast-feeding, according to research from one Oregon hospital.
Pity the parents who must grapple with whether or not to pull the plug on a child’s self-soothing device, be it binky or fingers. If you’re weighing the pros and cons, consider this: a new observational study suggests that children who cling to their sucking habit now, may risk a speech impediment later. For the study, published today in …