My youngest daughter is the first binky user in the bunch. Although I enjoy the ease of being able to give her a pacifier to help her get to sleep, I never anticipated some of the downsides. One of the new problems we’re battling is chapped skin around her mouth as the weather cools. Luckily, we had a few of these MAM Air Pacifiers. I’m not sure they are helping entirely, but between cutting back on use in general, using Aquaphor and Rose Bud Salve, and using this open binky for maximum air circulation, we seem to be heading in the right direction. These pacifiers retail for $5.95 for a two pack. You can purchase a pack at babyearth.com.

We haven’t been having much luck with thermometers lately. First, I misplaced our forehead thermometer. Then our multi-purpose thermometer stopped working. Tired of never having an accurate thermometer, I bought a number of different models at our local Target. I have always thought that pacifier thermometers seemed a bit gimmicky, but since daughter number three actually takes a binky, I decided it was worth a try. Unfortunately, this product didn’t work for us. Although our little one will willingly put it in her mouth, she won’t keep it in long enough to get a reading. Until they develop a model with a faster reading time (this one takes several minutes, it seems), I wouldn’t recommend it, however simple it seems. If you think it will work for you, however, you can purchase one for $12.39 at Amazon.com.

Can’t wait to show your baby all your best moves? Although you might have to wait a while before he or she can get on a board, there’s no reason to wait to advertise your plans. punkbabyfashion.com has a Unique Baby Shower section full of ideas and one of them is the $55 Skate Baby gift set. It comes with the “Can’t Wait to Skate” onesie, bib, blanket, cap, and pacifiers. If that’s not your style, there are also “Born to Rock” and other styles, all with the same items for $55.

After two children who wouldn’t take a pacifier no matter how hard I tried, I now am raising a binky-addict. Along with the benefits comes the burden of needing to keep a clean binky on hand at all times. That’s the idea behind this pacifier pouch from Fanci-Free. It clips on your diaper bag to keep a pacifier clean and easy to locate. I’m not really convinced it is necessary, but it is quite attractive, and it is also on sale for $2 (75% off). If you think it is worth a try, you can pick one up at littledudesanddivas.com. It would make a cute little gift, too.

Parents with a sense of humor will enjoy this “Mute Button” pacifier by Personal Pacifiers. My first two daughters would never use binkies, and I was always secretly jealous of the mute button effect. Now that our youngest is binky-addicted, I know that it is a mixed blessing. This silly binky is a reminder to take it all with a grain of salt and a smile. You can purchase one for $5.99 at trendyremedy.com. The company makes other fun pacifiers as well.

Fawn and Finch makes handmade pacifier holders designed to make life easier for both mom and baby. I wish pacifier clips had been popular when my son was little - would have saved a lot of crying and shrieking for the pacifier by baby and frantically running to wash off the dirty, dropped pacifier by mom or dad! These handcrafted pacifier holders are really cute, and come in a variety of styles. I particularly like this one - Monster Mania. With its teal blue and chartreuse green colors, it works for a boy or a girl. Measuring 6.75″ x 3/4″, you can purchase this pacifier holder for $9.00 and view the entire line at FawnandFinch.com.

My baby is the first of my three girls to take a pacifier. She developed the habit after starting daycare at four months and is now an addict. Luckily, she is able to hold it, pick it up, and put it in her mouth without too much trouble at this point. The littlest pacifier users often struggle with this, however. A friend of mine bought one 0f these Wubbanubs for her son for this very reason and was very pleased with it–so much so in fact, that she soon bought more for her son and gave them as new baby gifts. The idea is simple. the binky is attached to a soft toy that is easy for little hands to grasp and manipulate. The weight and size of the toy also help to keep the pacifier in place near baby’s mouth. Several different animal pals are available. You can purchase one for $14.99 at Goores.com.

Being a former “buck-toothed” child myself, I still had to chuckle when I came across this Buck Teeth Pacifier on PerpetualKid.com. Of course, my buck teeth were the result of sucking my thumb, not a pacifier, and I hope my son doesn’t end up with my dental legacy as he gets older (he was a pacifier baby). It is a cute baby shower or new baby gift, for someone you know VERY well….I don’t think you’d want to give this to anyone who’s easily offended (or, God forbid, has a bit of an overbite!) You can purchase this novelty pacifier, which actually does function as a pacifier with a silicone, orthodontic nipple, approved by dentists, at PerpetualKid.com for $7.99.

Pacifiers can be a life-saver when baby is fussy, but I always worry about keeping them clean. Even if the pacifier is attachable to keep it from falling on floor surfaces, the nipple is still exposed to lint and dust. The Keep-it-Kleen Pacifier by Razbaby has a unique system for automatically shielding the silicone nipple. When the Pacifier is dropped, the shield closes to keep the nipple clean. This is especially handy when you’re out of the house and there’s more chances for the pacifier to be dropped, even stepped on.

You can view this item at babyearth.com. It’s priced very modestly at $3.95.

For the baby who has everything, this Baby Bling Blue Crown Pacifier Holder is the perfect topper to your welcome-home baby gift basket. Baby Bling pacifier holders are designed by hand using baby-safe products and genuine Swarovski crystals. The crystals are double-reinforced for baby’s safety. Baby Bling is also compatible with all pacifiers.

You might even want to buy an assortment of pacifiers to go along with this Blue Crown Pacifier Holder. Be sure to purchase pacifiers that are made from non-toxic materials. There are plenty of brands that are eco-friendly. Buy some bling for baby at sandboxcouture.com for just $23.95, where there are many styles of bling from which to choose.

Though they are based in Australia, the site is so attractive, the shipping is worldwide, and the products so fun that I had to look around the Hip Infant. This site has the brightest in colors and the most hip in patterns on toys, clothes…you name it.

Since I’ve been concentrating on buying small things here and there for our coming baby, I was immediately attracted to the selection of soother clips. Somehow simple and funky at the same time, the Heimess Dummy Chain in White Rainbow Bead is totally safe and eco-friendly. Plus, with one of these, your baby will never lose his pacifier again. What is better than environmentally sound products that are attractive to boot?

White Rainbow Bead is just one of several dummy chains available at The Hip Infant. Although it’s currently out of stock, its normal price is $12.95.

I love the way this Juicy Couture Girls 3pk Binkie Set is boxed in its own signature pink heart box. It makes such an appropriate baby gift and it’s pretty enough to keep on baby’s dresser for storing all three binkies.

If you’re not sure whether the parents are planning to have pacifiers for their newborn, you might want to include an article or two from the internet on the benefits of pacifier use in infants. It’s a healthy alternative to thumb sucking and provides a soothing activity for baby. If they’re kind of teetering on whether or not to use the pacifier, these very lovely and special Juicy Couture Binkies may make the difference.

You can pick up a set for $48.00 at RubysKids.com.

Pacifiers can be a life saver for new moms when baby is fussing and he/she’s not hungry, or wet, or in need of any kind of first aid - but they won’t stop crying. Sometimes babies don’t even know why they’re crying. They just need to let off a little stress & fret! A pacifier can have a calming effect and is a better alternative to sucking one’s thumb. Why not include an article or two on the benefits of pacifier’s along with these Juicy Couture Unisex pack of 3 heart-shaped binkies.

They cost $48.00 at RubysKids.com.

If I weren’t having a baby boy, I’d be hunkering for this soother holder. However, there are several other patterns and colors available. I used these types of clips for the entire 10 months my son used soothers. However, I had very few that were stylish and funky, something I appreciate in baby clothes and accessories.

Bella Tunno’s Binky Holder ismade of polyester and made for wiping clean so very practical. Knowing how babies spit up on pretty much everything or slop food, that’s an important detail. For a reasonable asking price of $8.00, the binky holder is found at The Gap.com.

This is a good item to have handy when your baby drops or throws his pacifier. I never know what to do with it right away. With these quilted Pacifier Holders by Petunia Petunia, you can store the pacifier until you have a chance to rinse it.

These pockets can also be used for cell phones. One for pocket for mommy’s phone and one pocket for baby’s pacifier — how much more organized could you be?

Petunia Petunia Pacifier Pockets come in your choice of Crimson, Navy or Tangerine and cost $16.00 at PiccoliniOnline.com.