Pacifier Sizes by Age: Size Charts by Brand
Each maker labels its own pacifier sizes by age, and the labels we track don't line up across brands: a "size 2" or "6+ months" in one brand isn't the same stage in another. Check the size printed on the package of the brand you buy. Of the 55 pacifiers we track, 47 from 16 brands publish age-based sizes, and 39 of those have a size break at 6 months.
By the Cribpicks team · Published November 5, 2026 · 7 min read
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Key facts
- We track 55 pacifiers; 47 list size stages by age.
- 39 of those 47 have a size break at 6 months.
- 22 pacifiers are listed by the maker as one-piece.
- 13 are sold in natural rubber latex (some also in silicone).
Product numbers come from each maker's published specs, from our data as last updated November 11, 2026.
Two packs, two brands. Doddle & Co’s second size starts at 3 months; Tommee Tippee’s starts at 6.
Each maker draws its own size lines. Here are 16 brands’ lines, side by side, from the labels the makers publish.
Find the size on the package
Pick an age. You’ll see every pacifier whose maker prints a size for it, and which size to look for.
Pacifier size finder
Matches use each maker’s published size labels, not a judgment about your child. Preemie sizes are on the maker’s page. Check the size printed on the package and the maker’s instructions.
Every brand draws its own lines
The size labels we track don’t follow one scale across brands. Some makers print a range with an end (“0–6 months”). Some print only a start (“6+ months”). Some use numbers. So check what your brand prints on the package.
Here are the three brands we track with the most stages. Same baby, three different ladders.
| Philips Avent4 we track | BIBS4 we track | MAM4 we track | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size stages | 0–3 mo 0–6 mo 3–18 mo 6–18 mo 18+ mo | 0+ mo 6+ mo 18+ mo | 0–6 mo 6+ mo 16+ mo |
| Number of starting ages | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| First size runs to | 6 months | Not listed | 6 months |
| Largest size starts at | 18 months | 18 months | 16 months |
| Nipple shapes named | 3 symmetrical or flat, 1 round or bulb | 1 round or bulb, 2 orthodontic or anatomical, 1 symmetrical or flat | 3 symmetrical or flat |
| Materials | 4 silicone | 2 latex, 2 silicone or latex | 4 silicone |
| Try one | Philips Avent Soothie Pacifier, 0-3m Philips Avent Super Soothie Pacifier, 3m+ (3-18m) | BIBS Boheme Latex Pacifier BIBS Colour Latex Pacifier | MAM Air Day & Night Pacifier 4 pack, 6+ Months MAM Original Matte Pacifier 4 pack, 0-6 Months |
When does each brand’s largest size start?
Months, from each maker’s size labels.
- BIBS18 mo
- NUK18 mo
- Philips Avent18 mo
- Tommee Tippee18 mo
- Chicco16 mo
- MAM16 mo
- Dr. Brown's6 mo
- Evenflo6 mo
- FRIGG6 mo
- Itzy Ritzy6 mo
- Sprucely6 mo
- Doddle & Co3 mo
Every brand’s sizes in one table
“+” means the maker gives a starting age but no end. From each maker’s published size labels; not every style comes in every stage.
No age size listed by the maker, so not in the chart: MAM Original Start Matte Newborn Pacifier 4 pack, MAM Comfort Pacifiers 4 pack, 3-12 Months, Nanobébé Flexy Silicone Pacifiers, BIBS De Lux Silicone Pacifier, BIBS Try-It Collection 3-Pack, Ryan & Rose Cutie Preemie Kit, Doddle & Co Holland Classic Pacifier, Comfy Cubs Silicone Pacifiers, 5 Pack. Check the package or the maker’s page.
What the federal pacifier rule covers
Pacifiers sold in the US have their own federal rule, 16 CFR part 1511. The CPSC's business guidance lists what it covers: a guard or shield test so that "the whole pacifier cannot be swallowed by the child", limits on how far parts can protrude, structural tests so the pacifier doesn't break into "a small-parts choking hazard", and a ban on selling pacifiers with "any ribbon, string, cord" attached. The guidance says pacifiers must carry this warning:
Some makers state compliance on their product pages, and each product page shows it as the maker’s statement. For clips, follow the clip maker’s length and use instructions; see the pacifier clips we track.
Teethers go by a starting age, not a size
The teethers we track list a starting age rather than size stages, where the maker prints one. Tap a card to see that kind.
Silicone and rubber teethers
51 we track- Age labels start at 0 to 4 months
- 48 of 51 print a starting age
- List prices $5.99 to $34.99
Wood teethers
6 we track- Age labels start at 0 to 6 months
- 6 of 6 print a starting age
- List prices $12.99 to $19.99
A few moments where sizes matter
Building a registry. Add the first stage your brand sells, and note when its next stage starts. The baby registry timeline shows when to add each one.
Sticking with one brand. Size up inside that brand’s ladder. Pick the brand in the finder to see only its stages.
Two kids, two sizes. Keep the packages so each size label is handy.
Spares on the go. A case keeps them together; see the pacifier cases we track.
Before you buy
- Baby’s age checked against the maker’s size chart
- The same brand’s next size noted for later
- Material in the maker’s words: silicone or natural rubber latex
- Replacement and inspection instructions read on the package
- Recall search done with the model number and date code
Related guides
Questions parents ask
Answers come from makers' published specs and official sources linked below.
What size pacifier is labeled for newborns?
Makers label their first size from 0 months (for example 0–6 months or 0–3 months) or as Size 1, and some also sell preemie sizes. Check the package and the maker’s instructions.
Are pacifier sizes the same across brands?
No. Each maker sets its own age stages, so the same label can mean different ages in different brands.
When does the next pacifier size start?
Each maker prints the age range for each size; check the package and the maker’s instructions. The summary at the top of this guide counts how many pacifiers we track have a size break at 6 months.
What does an 18+ month pacifier mean?
It’s the maker’s largest size, labeled for 18 months and up. Other brands start their largest size at a different age.
Is an orthodontic pacifier a different size?
On the pacifiers we track, orthodontic is a nipple shape the maker names, and size is the age stage printed on the package.
What warning must a pacifier package carry?
The CPSC's pacifier guidance says pacifiers must carry the warning not to tie the pacifier around a child’s neck because of strangulation danger.
When can babies use teethers?
Check the maker’s age label on the package. The teethers we track list different starting ages, so read each one.
Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.
Sources
Policies and specs change. We list the date we last checked each one; confirm with the airline or maker before you travel or buy. Read our editorial policy.
