# Pacifiers that stay in

Source: HiveTried, https://hivetried.com/baby/pacifier/stays-in/
Category: Baby > Pacifier. Updated 2026-10-08. Based on 142 counted first-hand reports from Target shopper reviews, Jul 2017 to May 2026.

**Question:** Which pacifier stays in a baby's mouth?

**Short answer:** BIBS Colour Pacifier has the best record: 22 of 24 parents said it stays in, and the most reviewers weighed in on it. Itzy Ritzy Sweetie Soother is the best pick sold on Amazon, at 12 of 17. Philips Avent Soothie Pacifier has the weakest record at 1 of 10, even though 61% of its reviews say the baby took it.

**What stands out:** Taking a pacifier and keeping it in are different things. 61% of Soothie reviews say the baby took it, yet 24% say it falls out, and 30% of WubbaNub reviews say the same.

## Ranking (parents who said whether it worked)

| Rank | Product | Stays in | Share | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BIBS Colour Pacifier | 22 of 24 | 92% | no |
| 2 | Itzy Ritzy Sweetie Soother | 12 of 17 | 71% | yes |
| 3 | WubbaNub Infant Pacifier | 10 of 21 | 48% | no |
| 4 | Philips Avent Soothie Pacifier | 1 of 10 | 10% | 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. BIBS Colour Pacifier

Parents say it stays put, at 22 of 24, and the most reviewers weighed in on it, with 13% of reviews calling it durable. The catches are refusals at 13% and hard to clean at 8%.

- Praised for: Baby took it (71%), Durable (13%), Soothes baby (11%)
- Complaints: Baby refused it (13%), Hard to clean (8%), Tears or breaks (5%)
- Reports counted: 38

### 2. Itzy Ritzy Sweetie Soother

12 of 17 said it stays in, and it is the best pick sold on Amazon. Falling out still comes up in 19% of reviews, 12% say their baby refused it, and 15% call it good value.

- Praised for: Baby took it (65%), Good value (15%), Soothes baby (12%)
- Complaints: Baby refused it (12%)
- Reports counted: 26

### 3. WubbaNub Infant Pacifier

Reviews split on staying in, at 10 of 21, and falling out is the main complaint, in 30% of reviews. 8% say the size was wrong, 10% say it costs too much, and 10% call it easy to clean.

- Praised for: Baby took it (33%), Easy to clean (10%), Soothes baby (8%)
- Complaints: Baby refused it (18%), Too expensive (10%), Too big or small (8%)
- Reports counted: 40

### 4. Philips Avent Soothie Pacifier

Babies take it, with 61% of reviews saying so, but staying in is the problem: 1 of 10 said it stays in and 24% of reviews say it falls out. 16% say it soothed their baby.

- Praised for: Baby took it (61%), Soothes baby (16%)
- Complaints: Baby refused it (5%)
- Reports counted: 38

## Questions

**Which pacifier do parents say stays in?**

BIBS Colour Pacifier has the best record (22 of 24), then Itzy Ritzy Sweetie Soother (12 of 17). WubbaNub Infant Pacifier is split at 10 of 21, and Philips Avent Soothie Pacifier has the weakest record at 1 of 10. Parents often write a review when something goes wrong, so low shares can show up for any product.

**What can I try if a pacifier keeps falling out?**

Fit is one thing reviewers bring up, such as 8% of WubbaNub Infant Pacifier reviews saying the size was wrong for their baby. A different shape or size may fit better, and BIBS Colour Pacifier (22 of 24) and Itzy Ritzy Sweetie Soother (12 of 17) are good places to start. No pacifier stays in for every baby.

**If my baby takes a pacifier, will it stay in?**

Not always. 61% of Philips Avent Soothie Pacifier reviews say the baby took it, yet 24% say it falls out and its record for staying in is 1 of 10. BIBS Colour Pacifier shows both going together, with 71% of reviews saying the baby took it and 22 of 24 saying it stays in.

**Are any of these pacifiers expensive?**

10% of WubbaNub Infant Pacifier reviews and 5% of BIBS Colour Pacifier reviews say it costs too much. 15% of Itzy Ritzy Sweetie Soother reviews call it good value.

## 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/