Pacifier. Dummy. Soothie. Jar Jar Binky. Call them whatever you want, the rubber / plastic / silicone nipple substitutes are making a comeback. And they’re not just for toddlers anymore. The latest ...

This trend might come back to bite you. Dentists are gritting their teeth over a bizarre new fad that has adults popping pacifiers like babies, as the self-soothing practice popular in China begins to ...

When the going gets tough, the tough … pop in a pacifier? That’s the surprising stress-busting move thousands of young adults in China are making — swapping melatonin and meditation for an adult-sized ...

Beginning as a buzzing curiosity in China's self‑care sphere, the adult pacifier trend has rapidly gone viral across borders, as many are finding that the toys intended for infants and toddlers are ...

Stressed-out young adults in China are reverting to baby mode, popping in pacifiers to sooth their weary souls. Once regarded as a niche quirk, the silicone soothers are reportedly now big business on ...

Adult pacifier trend sparks debate over stress relief A new viral trend is sparking debate worldwide — adults are turning to pacifiers as a way to cope with stress. PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. — A new viral ...

This week's question: Adult pacifiers are becoming popular in China as a stress reliever, with some online stores saying they're selling more than 2,000 each month. In seven words or fewer, come up ...

TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager and guest co-host Erin Andrews guess whether a quirky trend is real or completely made up in a game of Trend or Pretend. Topics include adult pacifiers to induce sleep, people ...

In China, adult pacifiers have become popular as tools to ease anxiety and help with sleep. Online shops say they sell over 2,000 pieces each month. These dummies are larger than baby ones and cost ...

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