Cellphones Replacing Pacifiers? More Moms Use Phones to Distract Kids
iStockphoto/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — The early pioneers of the cellphone probably never imagined that one day the device might be a decent substitute for baby bottles and pacifiers.But according to a survey released by Asda, a supermarket chain in the U…
Study: Pacifiers May Encourage Breastfeeding in Newborns
George Doyle/Thinkstock(BOSTON) — For years, pediatrician and physician organizations have advised against regular use of pacifiers for newborns.Using a pacifier may keep babies from exclusively breastfeeding, they advised.But a new study found that n…