New research has found that parents struggle with these questions. A new national poll from C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital has ...

Dr. Erica Lee from Boston Children's Hospital explains why kids love pacifiers, when to take them away, and strategies for breaking the habit, including thumb-sucking.

Pacifiers may spark debate among parents, but a new poll shows they remain a go-to tool for helping young children ...

Discover the pros and cons of using a newborn pacifier. Learn about pacifier benefits and drawbacks to make informed choices ...

Parents don’t agree when or how their child should stop using a pacifier and sucking their thumb, according to a new poll. Here’s what the experts say.

Discouraging a child’s pacifier or thumb sucking habits is not ... In some scenarios, the habits can cause the upper front teeth to flare forward, making it more difficult for the child to ...

Pacifiers and thumb-sucking can help soothe babies and ease them to sleep but some parents struggle with knowing when and how to stop these habits, a new national poll suggests.

Prolonged thumb-sucking or pacifier use may impact dental health and possibly speech development." To reduce potential long-term effects-such as misalignment of teeth or changes to the shape of ...

Pacifiers and thumb-sucking can help soothe babies and ease them to sleep but some parents struggle with knowing when and how to stop these habits, a ...