Chicco Physio Soft Neutral Silicone Soother (0-6 Months)

When choosing a pacifier, ensure it is made of soft, lightweight, flexible, and food-grade material and is easy to clean. Further, it should be in bright colors and be easy to handle to engage your baby and help them self-soothe.

When you see a hole, discolored parts, or a stretched nipple, it’s time to change your baby’s pacifier. You can also replace the item if the plastic on the guard or handle has become jagged or if the pacifier is loose in some sections to avoid the pacifier breaking in.

Pacifiers are essential for parents to calm a fussy baby, especially during naptime. These are also ideal for your little one’s teeth and jaw development and help babies get better, calmer sleep at night. Besides, it helps them transition from breastfeeding to bottle feeding seamlessly.

Yes, while looking for a pacifier, ensure that they are BPA-free. You can also opt for medical-grade silicone nipples over latex ones as they may cause some allergies for sensitive babies.

Rounded nipple pacifiers are long and slim, with a rounded tip on top that resembles a human nipple. Orthodontic pacifiers are more oval-shaped, with one flat side, to make it easier for your baby to suck and avoid future tooth problems. For breastfed infants, the rounded nipple shape is more similar to a mother’s nipple and could be a safer choice. The round type should be tried first, followed by the orthodontic style.

1. Heat a pot of clean water to a full boil (the water is bubbling)  and carefully place the pacifier in the water for five minutes. 
2. Carefully remove with a clean kitchen tool, like a large spoon or ladle. Be extra cautious when working with boiling or hot water.
3. If any excess water remains in the pacifier teat, gently squeeze it flat and away from you (as water may still be hot) to let out excess water.
4. Place on a clean drying rack or dry with a clean towel.
5. Make sure the pacifier has cooled down completely before giving it to your baby.

Try sterilizing your baby’s pacifiers as well as toys, feeding accessories, and anything else that spends time in their mouth at least once per month. It’s also a good idea to have a rotation of clean pacifiers to cycle through so your baby doesn’t use the same ones over and over.

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the unexplained death, usually during sleep, of a seemingly healthy baby less than a year old. SIDS is sometimes known as crib death because the infants often die in their cribs.

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical produced in large quantities for use primarily in the production of polycarbonate plastics.