How did children's pacifiers, which in Oz we call "dummies" get the name they are known by in the US, "Binkys"?

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"Binky" is a trade name for pacifiers made by Playtex. http://www.playtexbaby.com/bottlesandpacifiers/products/pacifiers.asp Playtex acquired Binky-Griptight, Inc. in 1998. Feb 05 05, 4:52 AM

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