Are Pacifier Clips Safe? A Mom's Guide to Pacifier Clip Safety
Pacifier clips have incidents and recalls all the time. It's not a product I will sell and profit from, but you need to know how to use one safely, if...
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Triangle Test for Pacifiers: What It Is and How to Do It
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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Are Binkies Bad for Babies? Pros, Cons, and When to Stop
Short answer: No, binkies aren't bad for babies. In the early months, a binky can soothe your baby, help them fall asleep, and is linked to a lower risk of SIDS...
When Can Babies Sleep With Stuffed Animals?
Not until at least 12 months. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends keeping stuffed animals, pillows, blankets, and all other soft objects out of your baby's sleep space for the...
Named Best Pacifier for Breastfed Babies by Moogco
Moogco Baby named the Soothe Beginnings Pacifier Starter Kit its top pick in its 2026 guide to the best pacifiers for breastfed babies. Their editor called it "our current top recommendation for breastfed...
Baby Won't Keep Pacifier in Mouth? 7 Real Reasons
Your baby finally opens up for the pacifier. Two sucks, it pops out, and the crying starts again. Or you end up holding it in with one finger for twenty...
Flex vs. Heirloom: Which Soothe Beginnings Kit Fits You?
Both Flex and Heirloom run on the same patented swappable nipple system. Same three nipple shapes, same 0 to 18 month lifespan, same idea: one shield, nipples that change as...
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...
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...
Best Pacifiers for Oral Development: And what the AAPD Says
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 development?” Most “recommended pacifier” lists focus on...
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?
Short answer: Most pacifier sample packs test brands, not shapes, and every pacifier in the box comes with different materials and safety standards. An affordable pacifier sample kit that gives you...