Understand the benefits and risks of pacifier use, safety tips, and steps to wean your baby from the pacifier. For some babies, pacifiers are the key to contentment between feedings. Consider the advantages: A pacifier might soothe a fussy baby. Some babies are happiest when they're sucking on something. A pacifier offers temporary distraction. More @Wikipedia
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