How to Choose a Non-Toxic Pacifier
No matter which non-toxic newborn pacifier you choose for your baby the Ingy Bingy Band attaches to all of them!
By Emily Rogers
We are living in an era that is striving to live cleaner. Many people are making more foods from scratch, buying less prepackaged food, and using products around the home that are less or all together non-toxic!
Infant pacifiers are items our babies are chewing on constantly! It is especially important to pick pacifiers that are safe for our kiddos!
First things first, SAFETY!!
Before we even talk about materials that make up pacifiers, I cannot stress enough that you should choose one that is only one piece! Pacifiers with multiple pieces are going to be the cheapest on the market. However, cheaper comes with the cost of safety. A newborn pacifier with multiple pieces can break and become choking hazards instantly. We always recommend paying a couple of extra dollars for peace of mind!
Multiple pieces also make it easier for bacteria to get stuck in places. You are supposed to replace pacifiers every 4-6 weeks, but they should still be sterilized regularly. You want something that is going to be easy to clean and/or something that is dishwasher safe!
Now let’s talk about substance. Most pacifiers are made of rubber or silicone. Natural rubber pacifiers are a fantastic choice for your little one. Some great brands are Naturesutten and Hevea!As a bonus, Snuggle Me natural rubber infinite pacifiers are also compostable! However, it’s important to keep in mind that some babies do have latex allergies! If you haven’t introduced a bottle to your baby yet, we would recommend finding a silicone infant pacifier since it’s hypoallergenic!
If you choose a silicone pacifier make sure it is medical grade or food grade silicone. Lower quality silicone can have lead in it so this is important! Some trusted brands include Ryan and Rose and Itzy Ritzy.
The good news is that no matter which pacifier you choose for your baby the Ingy Bingy Band attaches to all of them! All infant pacifiers attach and detach to the pacifier wristband very easily! This pacifier wristband velcros around baby’s wrist to help them self-soothe from as early as 4 months! This pacifier bracelet saves you time and frustration because you won’t be constantly looking for it and cleaning it when the newborn pacifier keeps falling out!
To keep those pacifiers safe and clean make sure you are sanitizing your pacifiers well!
Pacifier Cleaning Accessories
The Ingy Bingy Band is a great way to minimize a pacifier’s exposure to dirt and germs because your newborn pacifiers won’t be constantly falling on the floor. However, you still need to clean those pacifiers regularly! Here’s a list of some of the most highly rated pacifier cleaning accessories!
- Pacifier Wipes: Simply wipe down your pacifier with one of these baby safe sanitizing wipes! Some popular brands include: Dapple Baby , Mam, Munchkin Arm & Hammer
- Pacifier Spray: If you’re not feeling the pacifier wipes you can try using a pacifier spray. Simply spray the infant pacifier to sanitize, rinse under water, and let it air dry!
- Munchkin Portable Electric UV Sterilizer: This mini sterilizer kills germs, bacteria and viruses such as the flu, e. coli, salmonella, and RSV in under a minute! It has a strap so that it can attach to a diaper bag or stroller easily!
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!