pacifier

Dread forcing your toddler to part with the pacifier? You're not the one thinking of calling in the Binky Fairy.

A new study indicates 80% of parents lie to their children to try to influence their emotions or behavior

(University of Washington) Pacifier, bottle and finger sucking may be detrimental to a baby's speech development if the habit goes on too long.

Persistence of these habits is now associated with an increased risk of speech disorders in preschool children. The children are more likely to have difficulty producing certain word sounds and to simplify their pronunciation.