Prolonged pacifier use, however, has been associated with speech delays, social issues, and even dental problems later on. The issues caused are generally easy to correct, so parents don't have to ...

Debra Bogan, assistant professor of pediatrics at Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh. "I suggest restraint for the first three to four weeks." Parents often worry that pacifiers -- or thumbsucking ...

Wambui Mbugua during the interview at Spice FM. Parents have been cautioned about the overuse of pacifiers and bottle feeders on their children. According to Wambui Mbugua, a speech therapist ...