"Her sitting through the pacifier funeral for as long as she did ... It feels really good ... we're letting kids feel emotions, be themselves." "Even tough times like this don't have to be hard ...

This data gets to the heart of many parents' struggle when at the intersection of convenience, assistance, and judgement.

However, it’s generally recommended to stop pacifier use by around 12 months of age. As a board-certified pediatric dentist and mom, I see many kids enter my practice with a pacifier or thumb ...