The Truth About Pacifiers, Thumb-sucking, And Dental Health

| January 02, 2020

For a new parent the amount of information that comes at you about your baby’s health can be overwhelming. Just when you think you’re well-informed, someone shares an article on social media or you read about new research in a parenting magazine, making you question if you’re really doing the right thing for your baby.

For example, there’s a lot of debate out there over pacifiers and thumbsucking. In this article, we unpack the truth about how these activities might affect your baby’s dental health.

Nearly All Toddlers, And The Majority Of Babies, Eat Too Much Added Sugar In The US

Sandee LaMotte, CNN | December 19, 2019

The American Heart Association recommends that children less than two years of age not have access to any added sugars, which includes any sweeteners that don't naturally occur in food.