Philips Avent Soothie Pacifier, Pink/Purple, 0-3 Months, 2 Count

If you're like me, your lovely hospital gifted a couple of these to you. The the nurses you chatted up liked you so much that they insisted you take a couple more soothies. There was a moment when you thought, 'Wow, why on earth would I need four of these?', but the nurses insisted and gave you their wise knowing looks and you thanked them and went on your merry way with all four soothies.In fact, at this very moment I imagine you are now home and even though you have searched all around the crib, your bed, the couches, the sink, the car, under the cat, and the changing table that you are quite sure as soon as things settle you will be able to find the other three. I mean, after all, you can't possibly need two more, the very thought is ridiculous, right? And yet, here you are, just curious how much a couple extra would cost.Well I'm going to be completely frank with you and answer a few questions a long the way. Yes, these are the same as the advent ones you got in the hospital. More than likely your baby will not take to the cuter ones if he/she loves these. It is possibly to train them to suck their finagers instead, at a later time, if that's what you would prefer. These come in different sizes for different sized mouths, select according. If you are nursing he/she will still prefer your nipple to these, but these will do in a pinch. And, yes, you do need six. For my final bit of honesty, having six won't mean that you will ever necessary know where more than one is at a time, but it will drastically increase your odds. In the end, that's why you're really here right? Any quantifiable amount of time not spent desperately searching to find a paci/soothie/lovi/binky (or whatever it's called at your house) is absolutely worth it.

Babies love these pacifiers. I’ve tried other brands but none are as soft or flexible. All my 3 kids who I didn’t breastfeed were always on these.

Good quality

I don't know about you, but all my friends are having babies. Super annoying, I know. BUT this is a great gift for those of us who need to get some "filler gifts" around a less-to-moderately expensive main gift for a baby-shower. Annnddd because we are not the type of friends who are going to buy you that 1,000+ stroller. It's just not happening, sorry. I wasn't the one who decided to get pregnant. (Am I right?)SO, here is why these pacifiers are so perfect:1) They have an adorable assortment of colors to get the "awww" you desire to hear at the baby shower.2) They are MODERN pacifiers. If I had a baby, I would never let it go out in public with one of those ugly bulky pacifiers. Those other ones are soooooo early 2000. ew.3) It is (undeniably) VERY cute to watch that little baby suck away on these things because you can see their little toothless mouths going "num num num num." And you don't get that with the other ugly pacifiers.4) People at the party will go bananas and ask "awww! where did you get those pacifiers?!" And as the receiver of this gift you can light up, sit proudly, and say "awww thank you auntie/uncle ______! Baby ____ will love these!" And then feel internally grateful that the one friend you doubted really SHOWED up for you at your shower. OR as the giver of this gift, you can smile, pretend you didn't hear what anyone asked you (because you really don't care) and briskly make your way over to the alcohol bar to pour yourself a nice drink because--AGAIN--it wasn't you who decided to get pregnant.In regards to quality: these are top notch. Safe, healthy, cute. Can't go wrong.

This is the item of choice the hospital NICU gave to all of the babies. Our little one was six week premature. She will not use any other binky.I like how they have age options as well. (The other brands probably do as well, but I like that this brand offers it.)Really love how it is entirely rubber; this helps keep any pressure pain off of the baby. What I mean by that is, many times the paci will fall and get lodged somewhere under the baby and I am sure it hurts them. This one will be an uncomfortable lump but is not a hard, formed plastic underneath the babes. (Although, there is one con to having it completely rubber; when they drop, they bounce and go underneath the crib, bed and other furniture and you cannot hear when they drop or in which general vicinity they traveled. For this reason, I have purchased about 12 of them to ensure our little one is always a happy camper when one is needed.)In regard to any improvement, I would recommend for the manufacturer to please make a small hole in the bottom, holder piece. The reason for this is bc I cannot find any paci "belt" that will not have to go through the disc portion. This causes a small mark n the baby's face. I do not feel this is a comfortable thing to endure. For this reason, I do not use the paci belts. If the manufacturer would make the adjustment it would alleviate this dilemma.Overall, a really great item.