I know we haven’t officially met, but I’ve heard you are the only woman who can help me. It’s bad, Ms. Fairy. Real bad. In the beginning, the binky was amazing. A self-soother for both of my girls.

A mom has shared her spin on the ‘Binky Fairy’ idea to get her toddler to give up her pacifier once and for all. Instead of the usual present or toy to replace the popular soothers, the mom asks her ...

For many parents, the pacifier was a godsend in helping soothe their infant—especially for those fussy late nights. But prolonged use of the binky may lead to dental problems and orthodontic work, and ...