Regardless of your (or your baby's) preference, check that the pacifier is dishwasher-safe and that the nipple is securely attached to the base. "Give it a good tug, to make sure the nipple does ...

Parents who clean their baby's pacifier by sucking on it and giving it back to the child might be helping to protect the baby from developing allergies, a small study suggests. "Ick" factor aside ...