Pacifiers are one of the most helpful things a new mom can use during those first few months after a baby's arrival [1]. Not only do they serve as a great instrument to quiet down a fussy baby [2], but they also teach your baby to self-soothe [3] through their natural sucking reflex. But what if you're breastfeeding [4]?
The good news is that your child can adapt to using both a pacifier and being breastfed, but you need to watch out for a few things. Aside from making sure the pacifier is BPA-free (BPA is an industrial chemical [5] that's been used to make certain plastics), try to find one that has a rounded nipple shape. It's also important to look for brands that use the word "orthodontic," because they're specifically designed to help eliminate any teeth-formation issues that are generally linked to long-term pacifier use [6]. In no particular order, check out the 10 best pacifiers around for breastfed babies.
Joovy Airnoogie Pacifier
Joovy Airnoogie Pacifier [8] ($13)
MAM's Perfect Orthodontic Pacifier
MAM's Perfect Orthodontic Pacifier [9] ($9)
Phillips Avent Soothie Pacifier
Phillips Avent Soothie Pacifier [10] ($4)
RaZbaby Keep-it-Kleen Clown Fish Pacifier
RaZbaby Keep-it-Kleen Clown Fish Pacifier [11] ($5)
Nuby SoftFlex Orthodontic Pacifier
Nuby SoftFlex Orthodontic Pacifier [12] ($6)
Nuk Orthodontic Pacifier
Nuk Orthodontic Pacifier [13] ($6)
Dr. Brown's Pacifier
Dr. Brown's Pacifier [14] ($5)
Nanobebe Flexy Pacifier
Nanobebe Flexy Pacifier [15] ($5)
Chicco NaturalFit Orthodontic Pacifier
Chicco NaturalFit Orthodontic Pacifier [16] ($6)
Elodie Details Tiny Beetle Pacifier
Elodie Details Tiny Beetle Pacifier [17] ($7)