Rexann resorted to giving the infant a pacifier. "We sort of hoped she would be a thumbsucker and comfort herself," says Brew, of Pasadena, Calif., who admits she and her husband awoke at least ...

Louis, Missouri, came across videos of people burying pacifiers in the ground as a symbolic ... Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best ...

Wash the pacifier frequently if your child has a cold in order to keep it as germ-free as possible, and rinse the pacifier if ...