Why Your Baby Loves Putting Everything in Their Mouth

If you have a baby, you've probably said some version of “What are you putting in your mouth?!” approximately 400 times a day.

The toy? In their mouth. Their sock? In their mouth. Your phone? Absolutely in their mouth. And don't even get me started on going to the library, where your baby will somehow find the one toy you've never seen before and immediately start chewing on it.

As a mom, one of the most exhausting parts of the baby stage is trying to keep everything clean. You're constantly washing pacifiers, wiping down toys, cleaning high chairs, and wondering whether that thing your baby just picked up has been cleaned since approximately 2019.

Why Do Babies Put Everything in Their Mouth?

The good news is that this is completely normal baby behavior. Babies use their mouths to explore the world around them. They don't have the words to tell you what something feels like, so they use the tools they have: their hands, their mouths, and their very impressive ability to find the one thing they absolutely should not have.

Mouthing can also be especially common when babies are teething. Chewing can feel good on sore gums, which means suddenly everything within reach becomes a potential teether.

And while you obviously want to keep your baby's favorite things clean, you can't sanitize the entire world.

You can wash the pacifier before you leave the house, but what happens when your baby drops it on the floor at the library? Now you're doing the mental calculation: Is that floor clean enough? Should I wash this again? Where is the nearest sink?

This is exactly why I loved having the Ingy Bingy Band with my babies.

Keeping the Pacifier Close and Off the Floor

The Ingy Bingy Band is a buttery-soft wristband that attaches to your baby's pacifier, keeping it nearby when they inevitably drop it. It's a pacifier bracelet and attaches to every infant pacifier on the market. Unlike a pacifier clip, there's no choking or strangulation hazards with this pacifier wristband. 

The Ingy Bingy Band doesn't mean you never have to clean your baby's pacifier. You absolutely should follow the manufacturer's cleaning instructions. It just helps make those constant pacifier drops a little less chaotic.

Because you already have enough to clean.

The toys.

The bottles.

The high chair.

The mystery substance on the baby's pants.

And apparently, the entire library.

You don't need to spend your entire day chasing a pacifier around the floor, too.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do babies put everything in their mouths?

Babies use their mouths to explore objects, learn about textures, and soothe themselves. Mouthing is a normal part of early development.

Is it normal for babies to chew on everything?

Yes! Babies commonly explore their environment by putting objects in their mouths, especially during the teething stage.

How do I keep my baby's pacifier clean?

Follow the cleaning and sterilizing instructions provided by the pacifier manufacturer. If the pacifier falls somewhere dirty, clean it before giving it back to your baby.

How can I keep my baby's pacifier from falling on the floor?

A pacifier wristband such as the Ingy Bingy Band can help keep the pacifier close to your baby instead of letting it fall onto the floor every time they drop it.

Do I need to sanitize everything my baby touches?

You obviously want to keep your baby's frequently used items clean, but you cannot realistically sanitize everything your baby encounters. Focus on regular cleaning of items your baby uses frequently and follow appropriate safety and cleaning guidance for those products.

 

 

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!