Whether your child is going to have a dummy or not might be something you're starkly against in the beginning, but for one reason or another if you do decide you'd like to try one out; that choice is completely up to you.
We say it's up to you, but take it from us - you can very much tell (and quite quickly) whether or not your little one is going to take to a dummy.
Some babies just don't like them, whilst for other it might take a little bit of trial and error with shapes and sizes to first, in order to find the best match.
As little ones get older, there are also dummies specifically designed to act more as teething toys, rather than pacifiers. It's advised to reduce the use of dummies after one years old, to ensure there is no disruption in speech or teeth placement.
Read on to discover our selection of the best dummies for newborns.
Best dummies for newborns
1. Tommee Tippee Ultra-Light Silicone Soother
Tommee Tippee's Ultra-Light Silicone Soother is a great option all around for newborns right up until they are 6 months old.
It's made from 100% food grade silicone, which gives it that super soft skin-like and flexible feel making it great for breast fed babies too. As it's so light, it is able to stay securely and safely in your babies mouth, without it constantly falling out.
Thanks to the hygienic, anti-static properties, dust is prevented from settling on the dummy, it's also got an ergonomic design that keeps little cheeks, noses and lips free from irritation.
Price: £5.75, Amazon - buy here now
2. Hevea Colourful Natural Rubber Orthodontic Pacifier
Hevea's natural pacifier is a hit and mostly for that reason, it's handcrafted and made from a single piece of rubber, leaving no room for chemical ingredients and making them non-toxic and safe for your baby.
The plastic-free option is also one to seriously think about if you're all for sustainability. The dummies can be composted or sent back to the retailer for upcycling at the end of the dummies lifespan.
The ergonomic design is perfect for little faces (even newborns) and features cleverly placed holes to ensure they can breathe easily.
There's ten colours to choose from, they're currently £8 each or three for 20, well worth it so you don't have to worry about spares.
Price: £8, Kidly - buy here now
3. Nanobébé Flexy Soother
Nanobébé's soother has a unique shape with a sensible design, making it easier for your your baby to suckle on.
It's lightweight design has a soft teat for their comfort, along with an ergonomic shape to ensure it stays in their mouths unassisted.
The Flexy Soother is a good option for babies aged 0 - 3 months.
Price: £5.75, John Lewis - buy here now
4. WubbaNub Infant Pacifier - Giraffe
The WubbaNub is one of the most renowned and much-loved of the list. With different cuddly toys to choose from, cleverly attached to the medical grade soother, not only does it entertain little ones, it's going to be pretty hard to misplace or forget about.
Thanks to the durable and super safe one-piece construction, theres no nooks or crannies for bacteria to get lost in either.
Price: £29.49 Amazon - buy here now
5. Bumkins Silicone Sensory Teether
If you've got a little one teething, this sensory teether from Bumkins is a top contender.
It's formed from 100% food-grade silicone ad the rounded shape is nice and easy for babies to hold and nibble on. On various sides there are different textures for them to explore, with their mouths and hands.
It helps to stimulate their senses as well as soothe angry gum and upset little ones. It can also be popped in the dishwasher for nice and convenient cleaning.
Price: £10, Kidly - buy here now
6. MAM Glow in the Dark Night Soothers
This pack of two soothers from MAM are made from skin-soft silicone, which is something to think about especially for breast fed babies.
Suitable for babies from birth up until they are six months old, the soothers glow in the dark at nighttime, great if they lose it in the night and need a little bit of help to find it.
The dummies come in a microwave suitable travel case which doubles up as a steriliser too.
Price: £5.75, Amazon - buy here now
7. Doddle & Co The Pop & Go Dummy
We love the Pop and Go from Doddle & Co, it's got a super-soft texture with one of the most impressive designs across the board.
For something that's for the mouth, dummies spend an awful lot of time on the floor. This innovative design always has the nipple teat hyper-extended, until it's dropped that is. It's made from 100% silicone and pops straight into it's protective shell as soon as it is dropped, pretty cool right?
It's dishwasher safe too, so even less to worry about where hygiene is concerned.
Price: £10, Amazon - buy here now
8. Philips Avent Soothie Pacifier
With a durable one-piece construction and a soother ergonomically shaped to fit and stay in babies mouths, the Avent Soothie from Philips is a good option from birth.
It's made from hospital grade silicone and is BPA free, perfect for little ones up to 3 months old.
Price: £9.99, Amazon - buy here now
