Surviving the First 6 Weeks: What No One Tells You
Find little sanity-saving tricks—like keeping a pacifier handy at night when your baby just needs comfort. The problem with newborn pacifiers is that the infant pacifier keeps falling out. If you’re frustrated that your baby’s newborn pacifier keeps falling out then the Ingy Bingy Band is the pacifier accessory for you!
By Emily Rogers
The first six weeks with a newborn are a whirlwind. You’re in the thick of sleep deprivation, endless diaper changes, and figuring out this tiny human who has completely turned your world upside down. Everyone talks about the snuggles and the newborn smell, but there’s a lot they don’t tell you. So let’s get real about what to expect and how to survive.
1. You Will Be Exhausted in a Way You’ve Never Experienced
Sleep deprivation isn’t just about getting less sleep—it’s a total transformation of how you function. You’ll forget what day it is, put the cereal in the fridge, and wonder if you’ll ever feel normal again. The best advice? Sleep whenever you can, accept help when offered, and find little sanity-saving tricks—like keeping a pacifier handy at night when your baby just needs comfort between feeds.
The problem with newborn pacifiers is that the infant pacifier keeps falling out. It’s not a helpful teething tool if it keeps falling out If you’re frustrated that your baby’s newborn pacifier keeps falling out then the Ingy Bingy Band is the pacifier accessory for you!
The Ingy Bingy Band is a pacifier wristband that velcros around baby’s wrist to help them self-soothe from as early as 4 months. Any infant pacifier attaches to this sanity-saving pacifier bracelet. This pacifier wristband saves you time and frustration because, your baby will always have access to their infant pacifier on their own at all times!
2. Your Emotions Will Be All Over the Place
One moment you’re staring at your baby, overwhelmed with love, and the next, you’re crying because your coffee got cold (again). Hormones are no joke, and baby blues are real. If your emotions feel too heavy or don’t improve, don’t hesitate to talk to someone—postpartum depression is nothing to ignore.
3. Breastfeeding Can Be Hard (and That’s Okay)
Breastfeeding is natural, but it doesn’t always come naturally. If you’re struggling, you’re not alone. Seek help from a lactation consultant, try different positions, and don’t stress about the pacifier debate. Some say they interfere with nursing, but for many moms, they’re a lifesaver when baby just wants to suck for comfort. Trust your instincts on what works best for your baby.
4. Your Body Will Feel Like a Stranger’s
Whether you delivered vaginally or via C-section, your body is healing. You may still look pregnant, everything feels sore, and you might even deal with night sweats. Be patient with yourself, drink plenty of water, and give your body the grace it deserves—it just grew a human!
5. The Newborn Stage Is Both Beautiful and Brutal
You’ll hear people say, “Enjoy every moment; it goes so fast.” And while that’s true, it doesn’t mean you have to love every second. Some moments will be magical, and others will be downright hard. You’re not failing if you don’t adore every part of this season. And if handing your baby a pacifier buys you three extra minutes to sip that coffee while it’s still warm? No guilt, mama.
6. You’re the Perfect Mom for Your Baby
No matter how unprepared you feel, you are exactly who your baby needs. Trust your instincts, drown out the noise of unsolicited advice, and know that you are doing a great job—even on the days when you feel like a mess.
The first six weeks are a rollercoaster, but you will get through it. And one day, you’ll realize that your baby isn’t a fragile newborn anymore, and you did it. Until then, give yourself grace, accept the help, and know that you’re not alone.
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!