Pacifier An artificial nipple designed for infants to suck, and which has a soothing effect. Infants have a strong desire to suck, which may not be entirely fulfilled while feeding. Both the newborn and older infant are often soothed by sucking. Some...

A pacifier or binky or piece (North American English), dummy or comforter (British, New Zealand, and Australian English) or soother (Canadian and Irish English), is a rubber, plastic, or silicone nipple given to an infant or other young child to suck...

There is a moment in the throwaway comedy Tommy Boy when Chris Farley attempts to cheer up a dubious David Spade by donning a too-small jacket and thrashing about yelling, "Fat guy in a small coat!" (I'm conjuring this quote from memory, but I'm...

I couldn't believe my eyes when I discovered my picture connected to Laura Blumenfeld's article "The Goo-Goo Crew" {Style, Dec. 17}. To even think of myself or my generation as a bunch of regressing babies who suck on pacifiers and dance with dolls is...

A woman has been charged in the death of her 4-month-old son after telling authorities in Washington state that she had taped a pacifier to his face to keep the device in his mouth.Bonnie M. Desmond, 19, was arrested by police in this town east...

The following recalls have been announced:_About 90,000 Portfolio Incandescent Torchiere Lamps, imported by L G Sourcing Inc. and made by Field Smart Lighting Co. Ltd. in China, because a short circuit in the wiring can pose a fire hazard. L G Sourcing has received two...