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Bye, Bye Pacifier

Breaking the Binky Habit

By April E. Clark

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Whether it's called a pacee or a ninny, the rubber-nipple pacifier has a universal calming effect that is a saving grace for many babies and parents. Let's hope breaking the habit in a year or two comes with at least a taste of that treasured peace and quiet.

The Ears Have It

Most parents know from experience that ear infections can be a thorn in the side of early child rearing. As if there weren't enough reasons for otitis media (acute middle ear infections), researchers with the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) have found a link between pacifiers and this common condition that affects up to 62 percent of children by their first birthday.

"Continuous sucking on a pacifier can cause the auditory tubes to become abnormally open, which allows secretions from the throat to seep into the middle ear," says Dr. Maria Smith, spokesperson for the AGD, an organization of general dentists dedicated to continuing education. "Transmission of bacteria in secretions would lead to middle ear infections."


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Bye, Bye Pacifier by Bella on 02/03/2010 03:49PM

I was having major problems with my son's binky use; well actually it was more along the lines of an addiction! My friend absolutely raved about the cut method, and all of the psychology behind it. She found it on www.bye-bye-binky.com which is great that it was free. Desperate with nothing to lose, I tried it. OMGosh... worked beautifully for my son with NO tantrums, not even one! Thank you God. Five days later he did not want anything to do with his binky. Highly recommended! I am also interested in others experiences.... Bella

A Hard Habit to Break by Anonymous on 10/04/2009 08:03PM

hard habit to break?! the song meaning is apparent. It's about someone who took their love for granted, and by the time he realized how much he cared for her and that he could not live without her it was too late, and even though she found someone else he still is attached to her and is trying to let her go or in this case break the habit. -cesar de jesus

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