Airplane, Stroller, Grocery Store: Keeping Baby Calm on the Go
Traveling with baby? Discover soothing tips for planes, strollers, and stores. Plus see how the Ingy Bingy Band, a pacifier wristband, keeps pacifiers clean, close, and off the floor.
By Emily Rogers
Let’s be real, traveling with a baby, even just a quick grocery store run, can feel like preparing for a full-blown expedition. Between packing snacks, wipes, diapers, and backup outfits (because… blowouts), the goal is simple: keep baby calm and keep pacifiers off the floor.
Whether you're navigating airport security, pushing a stroller through the park, or just trying to make it through Target without a meltdown, having a few soothing tricks in your back pocket can make all the difference.
1. Familiar Comforts Travel Best
Babies love consistency. That favorite blanket, newborn pacifier, or snuggly toy? Bring it. The more familiar the item, the more comfort it provides in new environments. If your baby’s used to winding down with a certain infant pacifier at home, you can bet they’ll want it on the go too. The trick is not losing it in the diaper bag abyss or worse on the airport floor.
That’s where the Ingy Bingy Band comes in. This soft, secure pacifier wristband velcros gently around your baby’s wrist and attaches to any pacifier on the market. Whether you prefer a silicone newborn pacifier or a classic style, the Ingy Bingy Band keeps it right where your baby needs it. No more frantic searching under airplane seats or watching a paci hit the grocery store floor again.
2. Motion Helps Soothe
Rocking, walking, or even a bumpy stroller ride can work wonders for calming a fussy baby. When you're out and about, take advantage of natural movement. At the airport? Stroll those terminal hallways. In the grocery store? Slow, steady cart rides are a win. (Bonus: they might even fall asleep in the cart.)
Pair movement with a pacifier bracelet like Ingy Bingy Band, and you’ve got a calming combo that works wherever you are.
3. Distraction is Your Best Friend
Sometimes, a little distraction is all it takes. Point out airplanes, sing a silly song, or offer a favorite toy. Babies are naturally curious, so let them take in the sights and sounds, but always have their comfort item (hello, pacifier) close by when overstimulation strikes.
Unlike a traditional pacifier clip that attaches to clothing and can tug or twist, the Ingy Bingy Band keeps the pacifier gently secured to your baby’s wrist. That means it’s always nearby without getting in the way.
4. Stay Ahead of the Fuss
If your infant pacifier keeps falling out right when they need it most, you're not alone. That’s one of the top reasons babies get fussy on the go. Learn to spot the early signs, eye rubbing, squirming, or mild fussiness, and offer the pacifier before the big meltdown hits.
The Ingy Bingy Band makes sure their favorite soothing tool is right there when it’s needed most, not lost on the floor of aisle seven.
Whether you’re boarding a plane or cruising through Costco, keeping your baby calm on the go doesn’t have to feel impossible. A little preparation, a lot of patience, and the right tools, like a pacifier wristband that keeps their infant pacifier within reach, can make all the difference.
Grab your Ingy Bingy Band today: Because life’s too short to lose another pacifier.
The Ingy Bingy Band is not your everyday pacifier clip! This game-changing pacifier wristband helps babies self-soothe at a younger age than ever before! Instinctively, babies gnaw on their hands in an attempt to soothe. The Ingy Bingy pacifier wristband keeps their pacifier right where they’ll find it, allowing your baby to comfort and calm themselves while you do whatever it is you need to do!
Our buttery soft wristband comes in two styles to accommodate every pacifier.
Our Pacific style should be used when your baby’s pacifier holes are near their nose and chin when in use. It is most commonly used with Avent, BIBS, Dr. Brown’s, MAM, Nuby, NUK, Medela, FRIGG, Nanobébé, Tommee Tippee, and Chicco pacifiers.
Our Sequoia style should be used when your baby’s pacifier holes are near their nose and chin when in use. It is most commonly used with Itzy Ritzy, Ryan & Rose, and The Dearest Grey pacifiers.
If you are still unsure which pacifier wristband style is right for you, check out our style guide or text the name and/or picture of your preferred paci & we’ll let you know which style is right for you!