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The most effective and effortless way to soothe your baby starts with what's in their mouth.
Soothe Beginnings is the only pacifier with three swappable nipple shapes, giving your baby 3x more chances to find their perfect latch for calmer days and better sleep. And because the nipples swap out as your baby grows, you're never starting over.
PFAS-free, plastic-free, and batch-tested with medical-grade silicone, every component is built to the standard your baby deserves.
The only pacifier with a GREENGUARD Gold certified shield, designed by a mom, batch-tested for purity, and built to last your baby's entire 0-18 month journey.
Engrave it, swap the nipples as needed, and never buy another pacifier again.
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Issues We Address
Soothe Beginnings was built around 178 government-reported pacifier incidents. The repetitive patterns pointed to design flaws in traditional pacifiers. Here's what got fixed.
Finger entrapment — Most pacifier designs have openings large enough to trap tiny fingers. This one doesn't.
Moisture & mold — Hidden crevices that can't be cleaned and dried breed bacteria where your baby sucks all day. Designed out entirely.
Dishonest testing — Independent investigations found BPA in "BPA-free" pacifiers and more. Every production run is batch-tested. PFAS-free, plastic-free, phthalate-free — verified every time, not just once.
Trial & error — Most parents buy 3+ pacifiers before finding one their baby accepts. Three swappable nipple shapes mean 3x more chances to find the right latch, right out of the box.
Disposable waste — Most pacifiers are designed to be thrown away. The Greenguard Gold Certified shield lasts the full 0–18 months. Swap the nipples. Keep the shield. Done.
Expert Opinions
This pacifier wasn't designed in a vacuum. IBCLCs, SLPs, safety experts, pediatric sleep experts, pediatric occupational therapists, and pediatricians were consulted every step of the way on design, function, and safety. What they helped build, they now recommend.
"So happy with these! They pass the triangle test and promote a deep latch."
-Kaylee Rabaja, RN, IBCLC
"As an LC, what goes in a baby’s mouth makes a big difference to successful breastfeeding and later oral development. Soothe Beginnings offers the three most evidenced-based designs for correct suckling and wide attachment, giving moms a way to calm their baby without worrying about messing up baby’s latch. I’m excited Soothe Beginnings is in existence and support their pacifiers."
-Dana Havard, RN, IBCLC
How to Use
- Clean before first use: Separate all parts. Boil, dishwash or steam nipples; shields can be hand washed or placed in the top rack of the dishwasher. Let everything cool and dry fully before assembling.
- Align the nipple with the channels on the shield (non- sucking side) to insert the nipple into the shield.
- Turn the cap clockwise (righty tighty) to secure the pacifier in place.
Daily cleaning is recommended for pacifiers. Grab the 2 or 4 pack so there's always a fresh one within reach.
Expert-Curated Nipple Shapes
Nursing
Our breastfeeding-friendly pacifier shape mimics the breast and encourages a proper latch with active sucking effort. Ideal for moms searching for the best pacifier for breastfed babies, a pacifier that supports latch, or a pacifier for babies switching between breast and bottle.
Orthodontic
An orthodontic pacifier shape designed to stay in with minimal effort and support babies who need an easier hold. Often preferred by parents searching for the best pacifier for babies with oral motor challenges, babies who spit pacifiers out, or a pacifier that stays in better.
Standard
A classic rounded pacifier nipple designed to support natural tongue cupping and oral motor coordination. Great for parents looking for atriangle testapproved pacifier or a standard baby pacifier shape that feels familiar and easy to accept.
The Pacifier That Had To Be Invented
Designed by a mom who was done settling.
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Beautiful for a Reason
Most materials that look like wood come with all the problems of wood. Splintering. Molding. Bacteria hiding in the grain. The design goal from the start was to find something better.
After years of R&D, the answer was a material made from compressed recycled paper and eco-resin. It looks warm and natural because it is. But it performs nothing like wood.
Here's what that actually means for your baby's pacifier:
It's non-porous, so bacteria, mold, and mildew have nowhere to live. Saliva, drool, everyday use, none of it breaks it down or softens it. It's dishwasher safe. And unlike typical resins, VOCs aren't a concern here. This material has been tested against over 10,000 chemicals and holds both NSF food contact certification and GREENGUARD Gold certification for chemical emissions, the golden standard.
Commercial kitchens use this material at high volume because it holds up to exactly the kind of constant, heavy use that real life demands.
It wasn't chosen because it looks good. It was chosen because after extensive research and real-life testing, it was simply the safest, most durable option for something a baby has in their mouth for thousands of hours.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are Soothe Beginnings Pacifiers made of wood?
No! The cap and shield piece are made of recycled paper and eco resin called Richlite. It doesn’t splinter like wood does. It is food grade, non-toxic, dishwasher safe, and sustainable!
Richlite is a Forest Stewardship Council, Environmental Protection Declaration, Health Product Declaration, Greenguard, National Food Safety, and Eco Bind certified product.
Are Multi-Piece Pacifiers Safe?
Single-piece pacifiers are commonly recommended because many multi-piece pacifiers have historically been poorly engineered. However, multi-piece pacifiers are not inherently unsafe. Safety depends on engineering: component size, secure connections, materials, and sanitation. Many closed-back pacifier designs are multi-piece and were created to reduce finger entrapment, but poor moisture management led to sanitation issues. When modular pacifiers are intentionally engineered to prevent finger entrapment and allow full cleaning, they can address safety risks found in traditional single-piece designs. Every precaution and additional safety measures are taken with Soothe Beginnings, including extra testing beyond requirements.
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Does the Soothe Beginnings pacifier pass the triangle test?
Yes—both ourStandardandNursingnipple shapes pass the triangle test, a method created by feeding expertKaylee Rabajato identify baby bottle and pacifier nipples that support awide, deep latch. This test helps parents choose pacifiers that promote proper oral muscle development. Want to see how it works and why it matters?Read the full Triangle Test Pacifier blog here »
What are Soothe Beginnings nipples made of?
The Soothe Beginnings nipples are medical-grade silicone and latex free. We test every batch even though the requirement is to only test once per year. Safety is the top priority! Did you know silicone is recyclable?
