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The WubbaNub Pacifier quickly became one of our favorites! Isn't it adorable? Plus, most babies love it. Since younger babies can have difficulty keeping pacifiers in their mouths, the attached "lovey" helps stabilize the pacifier. The plush animal also makes it easier for older babies to locate, grab, and bring to their mouths, and it's easier to spot in a diaper bag. Children also find comfort in holding and stroking the soft plush. WubbaNubs are handmade, and the manufacturer suggests handwashing or surface cleaning with cold water and air drying. However, it is acceptable to machine wash this product on a gentle cycle before air drying. 
The WubbaNub is for babies ages 0-6 months, and, unfortunately, there is no next-stage pacifier available. It is also costly and perhaps a poor economic option if you frequently replace pacifiers due to your baby's chomping. Indeed, emerging teeth can be pretty sharp and destroy the pacifier. Of course, not all babies will be chewers, but we suggest frequently checking a "Wubbie" before use and immediately stopping use if cracks or damage appears. However, there is no doubt that the WubbaNub brings fun and comfort to the world of pacifiers, and we highly recommend it to families with babies between 0-6 months of age.

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The Philips Avent Soothie Pacifier tends to be well-loved and might be an affordable option for soothing your sweet baby. This medical-grade silicone pacifier &#40;BPA-free&#41; features a cylindrical nipple that is soft and collapsible to respond to a baby's sucking pattern. And thanks to its one-piece construction with no nooks or crannies for bacteria or water to hide, it is super easy to clean and sanitize. If you like this option, consider moving onto the Philips Avent Super Soothie once your little one hits the 3-month mark. It is similar in design but suitable for older babies.
The silicone guard is flat and offers a minimally-sized tab for parents to hold, which isn't as convenient as larger loops or buttons. We noticed ourselves holding the pacifier's edge rather than the tab. Also, younger users might have trouble keeping this option in their mouths due to the pacifier's weight. However, this situation is not necessarily unique to this product as it can happen with other pacifiers, and if it does occur, don't force your baby to take it. Despite this, we recommend this wallet-friendly pacifier for families with newborns.

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The RaZbaby JollyPop Pacifier is 100% medical-grade silicone &#40;free of BPA, latex, phthalate, and DEHP&#41; and one-piece construction. It has a low profile and curved shape, and RaZbaby's website mentions it is likely compatible with CPAP, nasal cannulas, and a side-lying position. It also features two ventilation holes on the upper lip, and the loop handle has small nubs. 
The JollyPop is for babies without teeth, and the manufacturer suggests discontinuing use if your baby can fit it in their mouth or teeth have emerged. Interestingly, the JollyPop is available in an unscented and lightly scented &#40;vanilla&#41; version. The scent is FDA-approved vanilla essence added to the silicone during the manufacturing process, and it is considered food and safe for babies. We prefer the unscented version, which we used during our hands-on testing, as we strongly believe babies' do not need scented pacifiers. But, we recognize it is a personal choice. Despite the JollyPop's shorter age range, we recommend this pacifier to families with a newborn.

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