Pacifier clips are great for keeping track of your baby’s pacifier and preventing it from hitting the ground and getting dirty. AND there are also so many different clever ideas for how to use a pacifier clip. Pacifier clips don’t have to be just a pacifier holder! In this post we’ll go over the basics for how to use pacifier clips and also what other unique ways you can use them!
How to Use a Pacifier Clip
Just like there are different style pacifiers on the market, there are different style paci clips. Some clips snap with buttons and others have a ribbon loop or other loop style. Let’s go over how exactly to apply a paci clip to a pacifier.
let’s get started
- Take your baby’s pacifier and find either a hole in the paci or the handle of the paci.
- Depending upon the style of paci clip you have (loop style pictured here), push the end of the loop into the hole opening or around the handle of the pacifier.
- Insert the end of the clip through the loop.
- Pull to tighten the clip around the pacifier. Now it’s ready to use!
If you’re planning to use the pacifier clip as a pacifier holder, you would now attach it to your baby’s clothing. Again, the pacifier clip may have different clips at the end depending upon which one you have. Some pacifier clips have mitten clips which are plastic clips you squeeze to open up. And others have a suspender clip which is a metal clip that you pull apart to open.
Typically the best place to attach your baby’s pacifier clip is to their clothing on their upper body. The baby’s shoulder is a good place to put it so the paci reaches the baby’s mouth easily. As your baby gets a little older, it gets much easier for them to grab the pacifier themselves and put it back in their mouth if it’s attached to them where they can reach it.
Unique Ideas for How to Use Pacifier Clip
Teether Holder
Attach a pacifier clip to your baby’s favorite teether and you have a perfect set up for your teething baby to constantly have access for something safe to chew on!
Attach a Baby Toy
If your little one is constantly throwing their toy but then crying for you to pick it up for them, attach a pacifier clip! This can be really helpful when your baby needs some entertainment in the stroller as well.
Prevent Twiddling While Breastfeeding
This one is a game-changer if you have a baby that is nursing and likes to scratch, hit, or pull your hair. If you’ve been through this… you know!!
Attach a smaller-sized baby toy like a stroller toy or any other small toy your baby likes to the pacifier clip. Then, clip the pacifier clip to your shirt on the shoulder above the breast your baby is nursing on. Now they can reach for and play with the toy instead of pulling on you.
Attach to Snack Containers
Attach a pacifier clip to the handles of any snack container your baby uses and take snacks on-the-go! Clip to the stroller or diaper bag for convenient access. Or right to your baby’s clothing to keep those precious snacks close!
In the Car Seat
We all know the dreaded drop of the pacifier by your baby in the car seat. You’re driving and your baby’s now crying because they no longer have their paci. Use the pacifier clip for your baby’s favorite pacis and attach it to your baby while in the car. I recommend clipping to their clothing and not the car seat straps themselves for safety purposes.
Attach to a Sippy Cup
Similarly to using a pacifier clip for snack containers, this also works great for attaching to a sippy cup. You can attach it to your baby to prevent them from dropping the cup. Or you can attach it to yourself on your clothing to be hands-free to play with your baby while out and about, but still have access to their water cup.
Favorite Pacifier Clips
Ryan & Rose pacifier clips (also known as Cutie Clips) are the best pacifier clips out there! They have so many variations of their pacifier clips for different purposes and SO many cute designs.
The unique thing about Ryan & Rose Cutie Clips is their shortened design. Cutie Clips are made shorter for safety and sanitary purposes.
The design of the clips ensures no beads can fall off which is obviously great for safety purposes.
The premium quality beads on the clip are made of food grade silicone and completely safe for babies if they happen to chew on them. The pacifier clips that contain wooden beads are made from natural beech wood. Safe and stylish! The nylon cord at the end of the paci clip also makes it really easy to loop through any pacifier or object to attach to.
They come in different sizes – mini and maxi. Mini is perfect for attaching baby’s pacifier to their clothing due to them being shorter and more light weight (even great for newborns!). And the maxi works well for attaching to items like snack containers, toys, teethers, etc.
Ryan & Rose pacifier clips are compatible with all pacifiers that have a function for attaching a paci clip. And they not only have beautiful pacifier clips, but they also have a matching pacifier option. Their pacifiers (Cutie Pats) are the only pacifiers my first baby would take. I love them!
Frequently Asked Questions
Are pacifier clips safe?
The reason I love Ryan & Rose is because all pacifier clips are sent to CPSC approved labs and meet US safety standards. So yes, as long as you choose a trusted brand, your pacifier clip will be safe for your baby!
Always use under supervision. Pacifier clips are not safe for baby’s to sleep with unsupervised.
How to open a pacifier clip?
Depending upon the clip at the end of your pacifier, there may be different ways to open the clip. For mitten clips, you squeeze at the opposite end of the opening to open up the clip. And for suspender clips, you pull apart the two pieces of the clip to open.
What is the best pacifier clip for Avent Soothie?
Any safety tested and trusted pacifier clip will work. But I personally love the Ryan & Rose Cutie Clips. The nylon cord makes it really easy to loop through the holes on the paci and attach.
When can babies use pacifier clips?
Babies can use pacifier clips at any time! As long as they are safety tested and used under direct supervision, you can feel comfortable using them with your baby.
Are pacifier clips safe for newborns?
Yes! Ryan & Rose makes a mini pacifier clip that is the perfect size for newborns and very lightweight.
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