Pacifiers can have health benefits and help babies learn self-soothing, but weaning can be difficult. Dentists recommend weaning after age two. Gradual reduction and rewards can help, but expect some grief. Hidden pacifiers can be an obstacle. Until recent years, many doctors and dentists concluded that it was best to avoid pacifiers because pacifier weaning […]
A pacifier is a device with a rubber nipple, plastic mouth shield, and handle to soothe babies. It can calm and distract them, but overuse may cause dental problems and delayed speech development. Pacifiers have been used for centuries and come in various shapes and colors. They are gentler on a newborn’s mouth than hard […]
