May 5, 2011 — In preterm infants — gestational age 28 to 32 weeks — use of a pacifier and 30% sucrose was effective in relieving pain related to feeding tube insertion, according to the findings of a ...

ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN)-- Dr. Jodi Greenwald, a pediatrician in Roswell, Georgia, has a secret weapon for helping children cope with pain. It's not a drug. It's not a medical device. It's a pinwheel.

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Sugar water followed by a pacifier can ease the pain of a routine heel prick test for newborns, researchers report. A sweet solution may help trigger release of the body's ...

As with most things related to newborns, using a pacifier can come with pluses and minuses. If your newborn is taking one (some don’t!), it’s probably their favorite go-to accessory. And while ...