Pacifiers or Teethers
A common issue that babies have with infant pacifiers and teethers is that they keep falling out. The Ingy Bingy Band is a pacifier wristband that velcros around baby’s wrist to prevent that frustration!
By Emily Rogers
Some parents are very hesitant about introducing a newborn pacifier to their babies. Some people are worried about what a pacifier will do to their baby’s teeth or if their child will have issues down the road getting rid of the pacifier.
The truth about teeth and pacifiers:
The truth about a newborn pacifier is yes, there can be dental problems. The American Academy of Pediatrics says, “Pacifier usage beyond one year also leads to a significantly higher incidence of anterior open bite, although an anterior open bite will improve after elimination of the pacifier before age three.
They also say that there is a “significantly higher incidence of anterior open bite compared to those not using a pacifier” if kids are still using a pacifier at age 3 or above. Most kids are long done with their newborn pacifier by then!
However, there are several pacifiers made with this specifically in mind and are now made to combat this problem! There are many orthodontic pacifiers out there that have consulted pediatric dentists when designing them. Orthodontic pacifiers have a thin necked nipple to help with palate support.
Popular Orthodontic Pacifier Brands:
Some might think a teether is a better option than a newborn pacifier to avoid the issues mentioned above. Teethers are amazing inventions! However, they serve a different purpose than a newborn pacifier so it won’t work as a replacement option.
Teethers are great for, well, teething! They can help reduce pain and massage babies gums during those difficult teething months. They help counter the pressure of an emerging tooth to make baby more comfortable! Teethers don’t have to be fancy, but some definitely are. Some great teethers include: baby banana toothbrush and teether, RazyBaby Silicone teether, Z-Vibe
Pacifiers, on the other hand, are mostly used to curb the innate non nutritive sucking desire. Nonnutritive sucking is a natural habit for a newborn! If a baby isn’t using a pacifier, they will probably be using their fingers or mama’s breast to fulfill this desire. These habits can be much harder to break than saying goodbye to a pacifier! Some popular brands include: Itzy Ritzy, Ryan and Rose, and Philips Avent.
A common issue that babies have with infant pacifiers is that they keep falling out. The Ingy Bingy Band is a pacifier wristband (or pacifier bracelet) that velcros around baby’s wrist to prevent that frustration. Babies can control their own pacifier usage from as early as 4 months with this product - younger than they are able with any other pacifier accessory!
Any pacifier on the market attaches to this sanity saving pacifier bracelet. This pacifier wristband is great for keeping your baby happy on a walk, in the car, or at the dinner table. You never have to worry about your newborn pacifier falling on the ground or getting lost because your baby will always be attached to it! It will also save parents mountains of frustration and money looking for and replacing lost pacifiers!
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!