# Pacifiers that are easy to clean

Source: HiveTried, https://hivetried.com/baby/pacifier/easy-to-clean/
Category: Baby > Pacifier. Updated 2026-10-08. Based on 138 counted first-hand reports from Target shopper reviews, Mar 2017 to Sep 2026.

**Question:** Which pacifier is easy to clean?

**Short answer:** Philips Avent Soothie Pacifier has the best record for easy cleaning: 16 of 16 parents said it was easy to wash, and Itzy Ritzy Sweetie Soother Pacifier is close behind at 32 of 35. BIBS Colour Latex Pacifier sits at 14 of 26 and WubbaNub Plush Animal Pacifier has the weakest record here at 10 of 27. The leader rests on a smaller group of parents than the Itzy Ritzy (16 against 35), so treat the first two as close.

**What stands out:** The two lower pacifiers lose points for different reasons. For the BIBS it is trapped water, which 36% of its reviews mention. For the WubbaNub it is plain washing, with 45% calling it hard to clean.

## Ranking (parents who said whether it worked)

| Rank | Product | Easy to clean | Share | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philips Avent Soothie Pacifier | 16 of 16 | 100% | yes |
| 2 | Itzy Ritzy Sweetie Soother Pacifier | 32 of 35 | 91% | yes |
| 3 | BIBS Colour Latex Pacifier | 14 of 26 | 54% | no |
| 4 | WubbaNub Plush Animal Pacifier | 10 of 27 | 37% | no |

Ranked by the lower bound of a 90% Wilson confidence interval, so a product needs a high share and enough reports to rank high. An Amazon link is shown only when at least 60% say it works.

## Product notes

### 1. Philips Avent Soothie Pacifier

16 of 16 said it was easy to clean, and not one parent described trapped water, mold, lint or a hard wash. 67% say their baby took it. Reviews first posted on Philips Avent's own site agree at 8 of 8, which we show but don't count.

- Praised for: Baby took it (67%), Durable (14%)
- Reports counted: 21

### 2. Itzy Ritzy Sweetie Soother Pacifier

More parents weighed in on this pacifier than on any other here, and 32 of 35 said it was easy to clean. 60% say their baby took it and 18% call it durable. 8% say their baby refused it. Reviews first posted on Itzy Ritzy's own site land at 9 of 10, which we show but don't count.

- Praised for: Baby took it (60%), Durable (18%), Good value (5%)
- Complaints: Baby refused it (8%), Tears or breaks (5%), Too big or small (5%)
- Reports counted: 40

### 3. BIBS Colour Latex Pacifier

Cleaning splits parents here: 14 of 26 said it was easy, but 36% of its reviews say water gets inside. 67% of reviews say their baby took to it, and 28% call it durable.

- Praised for: Baby took it (67%), Durable (28%), Stays in (5%)
- Complaints: Water gets inside (36%), Baby refused it (13%), Too expensive (5%)
- Reports counted: 39

### 4. WubbaNub Plush Animal Pacifier

Cleaning is the problem. 10 of 27 said it was easy to clean, the weakest record here, and 45% of its reviews call it hard to clean. 45% say their baby took it and 13% call it durable.

- Praised for: Baby took it (45%), Durable (13%), Stays in (8%)
- Complaints: Tears or breaks (8%), Too big or small (5%), Baby refused it (5%)
- Reports counted: 38

## Questions

**Which pacifier is easy to clean?**

Philips Avent Soothie Pacifier has the best record (16 of 16), followed by Itzy Ritzy Sweetie Soother Pacifier (32 of 35). Trapped water did not show up as a complaint theme for either one.

**Does water get trapped inside the BIBS Colour Latex Pacifier?**

Some parents said so. 36% of its reviews say water gets inside, while 14 of 26 said it was easy to clean overall.

**Is the WubbaNub Plush Animal Pacifier hard to clean?**

Parents often said yes. It has the weakest record here at 10 of 27, and 45% of its reviews call it hard to clean.

**How should I clean and check a pacifier?**

Follow the maker's cleaning directions. Check the pacifier before each use and replace it at the first sign of damage or wear.

## Method

HiveTried counts first-hand reports only, drops reviews written for free products, shows brand-site reviews without counting them, and never accepts payment for placement. Full method: https://hivetried.com/how-we-count/