ParentlistPacifiers
Soothers that satisfy the natural sucking reflex.
- Priority
- Nice to have
- Ages
- 0-2 years
- Category
- Sleep & Nursery
When you need it
Pacifiers can be offered from the newborn stage, though if you're breastfeeding, many parents wait until feeding is going well. They're most useful in the first year for soothing and sleep. Many families start gently weaning between 1 and 2 years, and your pediatrician or dentist can help you think about timing.
What to look for
Choose a one-piece design that can't come apart, with a shield wide enough that it can't fit inside the mouth and ventilation holes in it. Pick the size for your baby's age and try a couple of nipple shapes, since babies often have strong preferences. Never tie a pacifier around the neck or to the crib; use a short clip only during supervised awake time. Inspect them regularly and replace any that are cracked, sticky or torn.
Pacifiers: common questions
- Do I need a pacifiers?
- It depends on your baby. Some love a pacifier and others spit it out every time, so buying a couple of different styles before stocking up makes sense. Many parents find it a helpful soothing tool, but it's entirely optional.
- When does a baby need a pacifiers?
- Babies can use a pacifier from the newborn weeks, and many families start weaning sometime between 1 and 2 years.
Ages
- Newborn essentials (0-3 months)
- 3 Month Old essentials (3-6 months)
- 6 Month Old essentials (6-9 months)
- 9 Month Old essentials (9-12 months)
- 1 Year Old essentials (12-18 months)
- 18 Month Old essentials (18-24 months)
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