Binky (with a y) was first used in about 1935 as a trademarked brand name for pacifiers and other baby products manufactured by the Binky Baby Products Company of New York.
Paci, binky, bo-bo or soothie: Pacifiers go by lots (and lots) of nicknames. Whatever you call them, it's easy to see why so many parents swear by them. The nipple substitute soothes irritable babies by satisfying their natural need to suck. “It can be very helpful when an infant is fussing,” Dr.
binky (plural binkies) (informal, childish) A stuffed animal, pillow, blanket, or toy that a small child is more attached to than any other, and often sleeps with. A high hop that a rabbit may perform when happy. quotations ▼ (US, informal, childish) A baby's pacifier.
Pacifiers, also known as dummies or soothers, are often used to calm, pacify or soothe a fussy baby. Babies love to suck for comfort and security, as well as nutrition and a pacifier provides a bottle-fed baby with a substitute to frequent comfort sucking at the mother's breast.
Before the pacifier that we know today was invented various objects were used to soothe babies. These include corn cobs, knotted rags dipped in honey or brandy, wooden beads, and teething toys made of bone, ivory, or coral.
Cut off the tip of the pacifier or snip a hole in it so the pacifier no longer provides suction. Give your child the pacifier as usual — sucking on it won't be effective, so your child won't like it as much and will eventually stop using it.
Why do pacifiers have such a positive influence? The reason is unclear. It may be because babies don't sleep as deeply when they have a pacifier, which helps wake them up if they're having trouble breathing. A pacifier also keeps the tongue forward in the mouth, so it can't block the airway.
Pacifiers have many different informal names: binky or wookie (American English), dummy (Australian English and British English), piece, paci, bo-bo, nookie, teething ring, device, sugar tit, teether, comforter, soother (Canadian English and Hiberno-English), and Dodie (Hiberno-English).
Babies like sucking on pacifiers because it reminds them of being in the womb. In fact, sucking is one of 5 womb sensations (known as the 5 S's) capable of triggering a baby's innate calming reflex.
A binky is what we call that crazy jump and twist that rabbits do. Some binkies will look like big beautiful leaps while the rabbit kicks their feet out. The rabbit might twist so much in the air that they completely turn around. Other rabbits binky with smaller twitches when they are zooming and wandering around.
Binkying is a totally normal rabbit behavior and your bunny is doing it because they feel pretty, pretty good. “Binkying occurs when your rabbit is feeling well, is otherwise doing OK [and] is happy,” Dr. Witherell explains. Domestic rabbits who are “energized or excited” are more likely to binky, she adds.
Houl yer whisht: literally means shut up or be quiet.
“Cailín” means “girl” in the Irish language. A lot of Irish people still use this word even when speaking in English. The plural, “Cailíní,” is also commonly used, for example, “I'm meeting up with the cailíní later on.” One of our absolute favorite Irish phrases!
Pacifiers and lollipops are used to prevent teeth grinding and jaw clenching when high on Ecstasy/ MDMA/ Molly.
Drongo. “Drongo” is a mild insult, often used in an affectionate way. This slang term is said to originate from an Australian racehorse of the same name in the 1920s that never managed to win a race, and ended up acquiring a bad reputation. The UK or US equivalent might be “dummy” or “nincompoop”.
(informal, chiefly Australia) To overreact (as an adult) to a situation, in an angry and childish manner. He'll really spit the dummy when he hears that he's not going on that trip.
Aside from soothing baby and reducing crying, here are a few more reasons why pacifier use is so popular with parents: Reduces the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). The American Academy of Pediatrics encourages pacifier use when putting baby down for naps and bedtime to help reduce SIDS.
Most SIDS deaths happen in babies between 1 month and 4 months of age, and the majority (90%) of SIDS deaths happen before a baby reaches 6 months of age. However, SIDS deaths can happen anytime during a baby's first year.
This article presents five cases of infants who were awake when they experienced sudden catastrophic deterioration and subsequent death, followed by a discussion of potential lethal pathophysiological events that may lead to these circumstances.
No, you don't have to remove your baby's pacifier after he or she is asleep. Even if the pacifier falls out while they are sleeping – which is quite common! – there is no need for you to reinsert it.
Stopping pacifier use before 2 to 4 years is usually suggested. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), agrees non-nutritive sucking is normal for babies and young children and recommend weaning from the pacifier by age 3.
A prolonged and frequent sucking habit may eventually cause crooked teeth or bite problems. The longer the habit continues, the more likely it is that your child will need orthodontic treatment in the future. Consequently, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends discouraging pacifier use after age three.
The AAP recommends stopping “binkies” around age 1. Some health care providers suggest that parents wean their children from the pacifier once they are mobile to reduce the risk of fall-related injuries.
Póg. This is the Irish word for a “kiss” e.g. “give us a póg” or even cuter a “póigín”. This is not to be confused with asking something to “Póg Mo Thóin” (Kiss my arse).