Can I Use a Baby Bottle Nipple as a Pacifier?
If you're here because you searched "can I use a bottle nipple as a pacifier," welcome. You're not doing anything wrong by asking. It's the middle of the night, your...
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You Googled "Triangle Test + Pacifier"
What is the triangle test for pacifiers? Based on a method by Kaylee Rabaja, this quick test helps parents identify pacifier shapes that support a wide, deep latch—just like breastfeeding....
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4 Baby Products That Didn't Exist When I Had My Baby 5 Years Ago (From a Certified Registry Consultant)
If you're pregnant or fresh postpartum with a newborn right now, save this one. I'm a certified baby registry consultant and breastfeeding counselor. I've looked through an insane number of...
Pacifier vs. Thumb Sucking: Which Is Better?
Middle of the night, your baby is fussing, and you're standing in the nursery wondering the same question thousands of parents type in every night: pacifier or thumb, which one am...
How to Get a Newborn to Take a Pacifier (Without the 2 A.M. Meltdown)
If you've typed "how to get my newborn to take a pacifier" into Google at some ungodly hour, welcome. Your baby doesn't hate pacifiers. They just haven't found the right...
Why Won't My Baby Take a Pacifier? Most Parents Try 3+ Before Finding the Right One
Most parents try three or more pacifiers before finding one their baby actually accepts. Now picture that at 2am, with a screaming newborn, a diaper bag full of half-used single...
What Changes When a Mom Designs a Pacifier Instead of a Mega Corporation
What Changes When a Mom Designs a Pacifier Instead of a Mega Corporation You probably spent weeks researching your stroller. You compared car seats. And then you registered for a...
The Best Pacifiers for Oral Development
The Best Pacifiers for Oral Development If you’re building your registry or trying to find a recommended pacifier for your baby, you’ve probably asked: “Which pacifier is best for oral...
Why Clean Materials Matter More Than Ever for Moms and Babies
When parents start thinking about “clean” products, the focus is usually on food ingredients or skincare labels. And that makes sense. Those conversations have been normalized. But there is another...
Are Pacifiers Safe for Newborns?
If you are a new or expecting parent, chances are you have Googled this exact question at 2 a.m.: “Are pacifiers safe for newborns?” Here is the short answer. Yes,...
Are Pacifier Sample Packs Worth It?
What Parents Really Need When Choosing a Pacifier If you have typed “pacifier sample pack” into Google at 2 a.m., you are not alone. Most parents do not want more...
Are Multi-Piece Pacifiers Unsafe?
Are Multi-Piece Pacifiers Unsafe? What Safety Guidelines Miss - and How Better Engineering Changed the Answer TL;DR:Single-piece pacifiers are commonly recommended because many multi-piece pacifiers have historically been poorly engineered....
Easier To Clean? Sign Me Up!
Here’s exactly what you need to know to keep your Soothe Beginnings pacifier safe, clean, and ready for your baby. 1. The Nipples Need Daily Sanitizing Our nipples are made...
The Feelings Behind the Pacifier: What Our Children Really Need When It Goes Away
The Feelings Behind the Pacifier: What Our Children Really Need When It Goes Away By Alison Macklin — Certified Hand in Hand Parenting Instructor If you’ve ever watched your child...
Pacifier Safety: What Parents Need to Know From the Latest Consumer Reports Investigation
You hear me report on pacifier incidents. So now, we have another source looking into this mission to bring pacifier safety to the forefront! Choosing the safest pacifier isn’t always...
BPA Found in Popular Pacifiers
BPA Found in Popular Pacifiers: What Parents Need to Know Breaking news: Several well-known pacifier brands have tested positive for BPA (bisphenol A) — including one that was advertised as...
Best Nontoxic Baby Pacifier: What to Look for
Discover the best nontoxic baby pacifier options for 2025. Learn what makes a pacifier truly safe, PFAS-tested, and plastic-free for your newborn. And why it's not natural rubber....