Pregnancy | Babies

The Pacifier Policy

Published Feb. 18, 2010 at 9:39 a.m.

Jack has two loves in this world: his blanket and his pacifier. Affectionately known as "Blankie and Passo", or sometimes when he's expressing the fact that he needs them urgently, "blankiePASSO!", they are the two items he must have at all sleeping times, in the car on the way to Grandma's house and when he's not feeling well. Oh, and all the times he asks for them and I'm too worn out to argue. The kid has a sixth sense for a worn out doesn't-care-anymore mom ... read more ...

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The Mystery of the Missing Nap

Published Jan. 28, 2010 at 9:47 a.m.

Today was the fourth day in a row of Wonky Naps. If there is a fifth day we are going to require medication. For me AND the kids ... Well, it's just Jack, actually. Molly, preferring to begin each day at Ungodly Hour O'Clock, goes down like an angel, directly after lunch. She requires her blankie, her pacifier and a kiss on the nose, then she's out. Bliss! ... read more ...

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When should a toddler be weaned off of a pacifier?

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Published May 11, 2009 at 10:20 a.m.

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Discuss: Golden Pacifier Award Winners

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Published April 28, 2009 at 2:08 p.m.

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We’ve announced our picks for the 2009 Golden Pacifier Awards. These are the folks that we think were great advocates for kids this year. Among the honorees: President Obama for signing the State Children's Health Insurance Program into law, Angelina Jolie for proving breastfeeding is beautiful, and M.I.A. for rocking the Grammys in a minidress – on her due date! ... read more ...

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Pacifiers don't interfere with breastfeeding success

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Published April 30, 2009 at 6:50 a.m.

Washington, Apr 30: Giving an infant a pacifier does not interfere with breastfeeding success, say researchers. The team led by Dr Fern Hauck, researcher and associate professor ...

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Every Town Needs a Paci Tree

Published April 21, 2009 at 11:01 a.m.

Add this one to the many cute ways your toddler can bid farewell to their beloved pacifier ... Our friend, Ganda, sent these great shots of a Paci Tree in Copenhagen, Denmark: ... Courtesy of Flicker user, gandas ... read more ...

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Pacifier Use May Not Adversely Affect Breast-Feeding Duration or Exclusivity

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Published April 15, 2009 at 10:32 p.m.

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Baby formula, pacifier use may prevent proper breastfeeding

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Published March 20, 2009 at 8:21 a.m.

with formula or water, or giving them pacifiers, might reduces new mothers chances to breastfeed their child. The new study showed that among first-time mothers, 70 percent reported an ...

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Early Pacifier Use Linked to Shorter Breastfeeding

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Published March 18, 2009 at 10:30 p.m.

Early pacifier use linked to shorter breastfeeding Reuters Health Monday , March 16, 2009 ... associated with how long the mother ultimately breastfed her child, problems with sucking and milk ...

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Pacifier Use Could Prevent Proper Breastfeeding

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Published March 17, 2009 at 8:30 a.m.

Posted on: Tuesday, 17 March 2009, 07:26 CDT Women who breastfeed their children should wait on giving their baby their first pacifier, new research from ...

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