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Yahoo
15 hours ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Saying Bye-Bye to the Pacifier? Here's What Might Actually Work
When to start, what to expect, and how to support your toddler through the transition Pacifiers can be a lifesaver in those early months. They soothe fussy babies, help with sleep, and make car rides a little more peaceful. But at some point, the time comes to say goodbye, and for many parents, that moment is filled with hesitation. Will they cry? Will I cry? Are they ready? Am I? The truth is: weaning off the pacifier isn't always easy, but it doesn't have to be dreadful. With the right timing, a method that suits your child, and a little patience, the transition can go smoother than you expect. Why weaning matters Pacifiers are a useful soothing tool in the newborn and infant years. However, prolonged use can affect speech development, articulation, and dental alignment as your child grows older. More importantly, toddlers are learning new coping skills every day. Weaning the pacifier is an opportunity to help them discover other ways to soothe and regulate their emotions. When to start weaning You don't have to go from pacifier-all-day to zero overnight. These age-based tips can make the transition feel more manageable: Around 6 months: Begin limiting use to naps, bedtime, illness, and emergencies. During wake times, try offering comfort with hugs or redirecting them to other activities. After 12 months: Encourage your child to hand you the pacifier when they wake up. This simple routine helps reinforce that it's for sleep only. By 2–2.5 years: Aim to fully wean by this age, especially before preschool starts. The earlier it happens, the easier it often is, especially if daytime use has already been reduced. Worried they'll just replace it with thumb-sucking? If that happens, pause the weaning and revisit it later. Quick and clear: A simple goodbye If your toddler does well with clarity and routine, a direct approach might be the easiest. This is when you remove the pacifier all at once, either during the day or at bedtime, and stick with the change consistently. Some quick-and-clear ideas: In the morning, have them hand it to you: 'We're all done with pacifiers now. Let's say bye-bye!' Toss it together and wave goodbye, just simple and symbolic. Let them put it in a 'bye-bye' box and close the lid themselves. You might get a few tears, and that's okay. Offer comfort, name the feelings, and remind them: 'You're safe. I'm here.' Toddlers adapt surprisingly fast when we stay calm and confident. Story-based or playful weaning approaches For toddlers who love routines, stories, or magical thinking, a more imaginative goodbye can make the transition feel empowering or even exciting. Try one of these: Build-a-Bear: Hide the pacifier inside a stuffed animal at the store so they still feel close to it. Pacifier garden: 'Plant' it in the yard and surprise them with flowers or balloons the next day. Pacifier fairy: Leave it under their pillow and swap it for a new lovey or small toy. Mail it to a baby: Pack it in a box, decorate it, and leave it out for 'pickup.' Goodbye party: Celebrate with a snack, a dance party, or a big round of applause. These approaches still involve stopping pacifier use all at once, but they give toddlers a sense of control and closure, which can really help with the emotions around the change. Bottom line There's no one 'right' way to wean a pacifier. Whether your toddler responds best to structure, story, or something in between, what matters most is that you're choosing an approach that fits your child and your family. This transition is just one of many where your consistency and care help them grow more confident and independent. However it goes, you're guiding them toward new ways to cope, connect, and self-soothe. And if you ever feel unsure or overwhelmed? You're not alone. That's exactly why we share tips like these in the PedsDocTalk newsletter: to help you feel supported, informed, and never in it alone.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Carter's, Inc. to Report Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results on Friday, July 25, 2025
ATLANTA, July 22, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Carter's, Inc. (NYSE: CRI), the leading company in North America focused exclusively on apparel for babies and young children, will report its second quarter fiscal 2025 results before the market opens on Friday, July 25, 2025. The Company will host a conference call to discuss its results and provide an update on its business on this date at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. To listen to a live webcast and view the accompanying presentation materials, please visit and select links for "News & Events" followed by "Events." To access the call by phone, please preregister via the following link to receive your dial-in number and unique passcode: A webcast replay will be available shortly after the conclusion of the call at About Carter's, Inc. Carter's, Inc. is the largest branded marketer in North America of apparel exclusively for babies and young children. The Company owns the Carter's and OshKosh B'gosh brands, two of the most recognized brands in the marketplace. These brands are sold through over 1,000 Company-operated stores in the United States, Canada, and Mexico and online at and Carter's also is the largest supplier of young children's apparel to the largest retailers in North America. Its brands are sold in leading department stores, national chains, and specialty retailers domestically and internationally. The Company's Child of Mine brand is available at Walmart, its Just One You brand is available at Target, and its Simple Joys brand is available on The Company also owns Little Planet, a brand focused on organic fabrics and sustainable materials, and Skip Hop, a global lifestyle brand for families with young children. Carter's is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Additional information may be found at View source version on Contacts Sean McHugh Vice President & Treasurer 678-791-7615
The Guardian
3 days ago
- Health
- The Guardian
The babies born with DNA from three parents
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CTV News
3 days ago
- Health
- CTV News
Study: Babies Can Understand Kindness
Vancouver Watch On CTV Morning Live, UBC Psychology Professor, Kiley Hamlin discusses a study showing that babies can understand kindness!
BreakingNews.ie
4 days ago
- BreakingNews.ie
3 babies born to inmates in Irish prisons and 19 pregnant women jailed to date in 2025
Three babies have been born to inmates at the Dóchas Centre women's prison in Dublin and Limerick's women's prison to date this year, new figures show. According to the new figures provided by the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O'Callaghan TD, four infants aged under 12 months, three at Dóchas and one at Limerick - have been accommodated with their mothers at the female prisons to date this year. Advertisement This followed three infants being accommodated with their mothers at Dochas Centre only in 2024. The three babies born to inmates across the Irish prison estate this year follow four babies born to inmates in 2024. This followed no babies born to prison inmates in 2023 and 2022 and there was only baby born to a woman jailed at Dóchas Centre prison at the time during 2021 and 2020. In written Dail replies to Deputies Gary Gannon TD and Matt Carthy TD, Minister O'Callaghan confirmed that two babies have been born to inmates at Dóchas Centre to date this year and one baby to an inmate at the 50-capacity Limerick's women's prison. Advertisement In the replies, Minister O'Callaghan also reveals that in 2025, 19 pregnant women have imprisoned at Irish prisons - 13 at Dóchas and six at Limerick. This followed 27 pregnant women being jailed last year - 22 at Dóchas and five at Limerick and the 27 total was more than double the 12 total for 2023. In his reply Minister O'Callaghan told the two deputies: 'I can confirm that there are currently no pregnant women remanded to custody within the Irish Prison Estate.' He said: 'Pregnant woman in custody are provided with as much privacy as possible and are accommodated in single occupancy rooms.' Advertisement He said that in accordance with prison rules 'a child may remain in the care of their mother in prison, until the child has reached twelve months of age' He added that, in the Dóchas Centre, mothers and babies are accommodated in single occupancy double rooms. 'These rooms are on a small landing which is shared with enhanced status prisoners. Work is commencing in relation to additional, bespoke rooms for mothers and babies in the Dóchas Centre.' 'Limerick Women's Prison does not have a separate building for women with children, however the women and their babies are accommodated in 'independent style apartments'. Advertisement 'Each has their own individual apartment. This overall area is not specifically for women with babies and may house other prisoners deemed suitable to live in these "independent style apartments'. O'Callaghan said that, in relation to the health and safety of pregnant women in custody, the Irish Prison Service has developed and apply bespoke risk assessments to both pregnant women and to mothers and babies who are in their custody. 'These risk assessments inform strategies which support managing the health and safety of pregnant women, and mothers who have given birth to babies whilst serving prison sentences, within the prison environment.' He said that the Irish Prison Service employs a National Family Connections Officer and Iin May 2025 this officer established a multi-agency working group to review Protocols and update the Irish Prison Service Mother and Baby Policy to ensure best practice for the care and support of mothers and babies in custody. Advertisement He said: 'This work is currently at scoping stage.' Minister O'Callaghan said that 'the level of maternity care and supports provided to women in custody, is comparable to that available to women in the community'. Ireland Private properties used to house Ukrainian refugee... Read More "Primary care nursing is provided in female prisons on a 24/7 basis, 365 days a year. Doctor services are available Monday to Friday 9-5, with locum services available at the weekends. "Due to the specific needs of a number of the women who are pregnant, specialist HSE services have a very close and responsive working relationship with both prison management and the prison healthcare team. 'Most pregnant women receive all their antenatal care external to the prison, in routine antenatal clinics in the local HSE maternity hospital. When needed and in cases of emergency, specialist midwives will attend the prison; however, this is not a common occurrence.' He added that 'expectant mothers are always facilitated to have their children born in hospital'.
