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When to Pull the Plug on the Pacifier

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By KSEE News

Story Updated: Nov 12, 2009

They offer comfort to infants and their parents, but when should parents pull the plug on the pacifier?
Studies are linking prolonged pacifier use to speech development problems and teeth alignment issues.
Stefani Booroojian reports.

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