An IBCLC's Opinion
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....
When you're preparing for a baby, it's easy to feel like every choice is monumental—including the decision between cloth diapers and disposables. On the surface, it's about convenience or sustainability—but dig a...
Discover why most pacifiers are designed to be disposable, and how Soothe Beginnings offers a smarter, safer, and more sustainable solution for modern parents.
With new tariffs on imported baby products taking effect, parents are rethinking how and where they buy essentials for their little ones. What used to be a quick Amazon search...
From a Breastfeeding Counselor, Certified Baby Registry Consultant, and Mom of an almost 4-Year-Old When I became a mom nearly four years ago, I did what most first-time parents do...
As a parent, you deserve to know the products you’re putting in your baby’s mouth are safe. But with so many pacifiers on the market, how do you really know...
(Spoiler: Safety Needs to Be Part of the Equation) As a mom who tested more pacifiers than I care to admit, I know that “the best pacifier” looks different for...
Many new parents wonder if it’s safe for their baby to sleep with a pacifier. The short answer is yes, it's actually RECOMMENDED to do so. A few safety guidelines...
Short answer: start with 3 pacifiers. Once you know which shape your baby actually takes, keep 3 or 4 on hand so there's always a clean one in the nursery,...
As parents, our top priority is ensuring the safety of the products we give to our babies. One concern that has been making headlines lately is the presence of PFAS—often...
As a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor and the founder of Soothe Beginnings, I’ve spent years studying pacifiers—not just how they work, but how they impact feeding, oral development, and long-term safety. If...
There’s a viral trend making the rounds on social media: parents are cutting the nipples off their baby’s pacifiers, gluing magnets onto them, and sticking them on the fridge as...
When I was trying to find the perfect pacifier for my daughter, I felt like I was trying out a million options. But no matter what I picked, I kept...
When I first became a mom, eco-friendliness wasn’t always top of mind. Like many parents, I focused on finding products that were safe, convenient, and effective. But as I grew...
Balancing Pacifier Use with Breastfeeding Finding the right balance between pacifier use and breastfeeding can is important for a baby's development and comfort. Here are some strategies to help parents...
"When should I wean my baby off the pacifier?" I get this question daily, and it’s a great one! As a pacifier inventor and safety advocate, my answer might surprise...
Guest Blog by Dana Havard, RN, IBCLC and Founder of Fresh Squeezed Lactation What is Skin to Skin Contact?Skin to Skin Contact (SSC) is when a naked or diaper-only baby...