Types of pacifiers and teethers: every kind compared
We track 143 pacifiers, pacifier accessories and teethers across 6 types: pacifiers, clips and straps, holders and stuffed pacifiers, cases, silicone and rubber teethers, wood teethers, cooling teethers and feeders, and teething mitts. Pacifiers differ by nipple shape (17 orthodontic or anatomical, 14 symmetrical or flat, 13 round or bulb, 1 another shape among those that list one), by material (42 silicone, 13 natural rubber or latex), by size or age label, and by whether the maker lists a one-piece build. Teethers differ by material and by the maker’s care and chilling wording.
By the Cribpicks team · Published November 12, 2026 · 7 min read
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Key facts
- We track 55 pacifiers and 51 silicone and rubber teethers.
- 13 of 55 pacifiers are natural rubber or latex, per the maker.
- 22 of 55 pacifiers are listed by the maker as one piece.
- 34 of 55 pacifiers list more than one size or age stage.
Product numbers come from each maker's published specs, from our data as last updated November 11, 2026.
The pacifier shelf holds more than pacifiers. Clips, holders, cases, teethers in silicone and wood, cooling rings and teething mitts all hang in the same aisle. We track 143 of them.
Here’s how they line up, from the makers’ own specs and words, with nothing ranked.
The three nipple shapes
Most of the choice comes down to the nipple. Makers name three shapes, and some use more than one word for the same idea. Here they are side by side.
| Orthodontic17 we track | Symmetrical14 we track | Round13 we track | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What makers call it | “anatomical”, “breast-like”, “breastlike”, “flat orthodontic”, “orthodontic” | “flat”, “flat, symmetrical”, “symmetrical” | “bulb”, “cylindrical”, “round”, “round bulb”, “rounded” |
| List prices we track | $7.99 to $19.99 | $8.95 to $14.95 | $8.95 |
| Median list price | $9.99 | $11.95 | $8.95 |
| Silicone | 13 of 17 | 13 of 14 | 5 of 13 |
| Natural rubber or latex | 4 of 17 | 1 of 14 | 8 of 13 |
| One-piece build | 6 of 17 | 4 of 14 | 5 of 13 |
| Labels start at | 0 months | 0 to 16 months | 0 to 3 months |
| Try one | BIBS Colour Latex Pacifier Chicco PhysioForma Luxe Orthodontic Silicone Pacifier | BIBS Supreme Silicone Pacifier Doddle & Co London Classic Pacifier | BIBS Boheme Latex Pacifier Dr. Brown's Advantage One-Piece Silicone Pacifier, Ages 0-6 months, 3-Pack |
Sizes are set by each maker, so compare each brand’s own labels. 34 of 55 pacifiers list more than one size or age stage, and our pacifier size chart puts each maker’s sizes side by side.
Silicone or natural rubber
| Silicone42 we track | Natural rubber13 we track | |
|---|---|---|
| List prices we track | $7.99 to $19.99 | $8.95 to $19.95 |
| Median list price | $9.99 | $8.95 |
| One-piece build | 22 of 42 | 0 of 13 |
| Dishwasher-safe wording | 21 of 42 | 0 of 13 |
| Shapes listed | 13 orthodontic or anatomical, 13 symmetrical or flat, 5 round or bulb, 1 another shape | 4 orthodontic or anatomical, 1 symmetrical or flat, 8 round or bulb |
| Try one | AEIOU Silicone Pacifier Chicco PhysioForma Luxe Orthodontic Silicone Pacifier | BIBS Boheme Latex Pacifier FRIGG Baby's First Pacifier Set |
23 pacifiers carry a maker statement about the standards it meets, and 6 name 16 CFR 1511. Each statement is on the product page, in the maker’s words.
Find pacifiers by spec
Tap what matters. We list the pacifiers whose makers publish those specs, A to Z.
A pacifier shows up only when its maker publishes the spec you pick. Ages are the first age on the maker’s label, not a judgment about your child. Check the maker’s label and manual.
Everything else in the aisle
Pacifiers come with company. Tap a card to see every product of that kind we track.
Pacifier clips and straps
15 we track- 10 of 15 list a standard, per the maker
- List prices $6.99 to $19.99
Pacifier holders and stuffed pacifiers
10 we track- 3 of 10 have a pacifier that detaches, per the maker
- List prices $9.99 to $20
Pacifier cases
6 we track- 1 of 6 doubles as a sterilizer case, per the maker
- List prices $4.99 to $12.95
What a listing usually runs, by type
Median list price per listing, from the list prices we track. Some listings are multi-packs.
- Pacifiers$9.49
- Pacifier clips and straps$12.95
- Pacifier holders and stuffed pacifiers$10.99
- Pacifier cases$8.99
- Teethers$12.57
- Wood teethers$19.49
Read the maker’s warnings on the package for when and how to use clips, holders and teethers. Fridge and freezer instructions for cooling teethers differ from maker to maker, so read them on each product page.
| Type | We track | List prices we track | Silicone | Natural rubber or latex | Wood | Dishwasher-safe wording |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacifiers | 55 | $7.99 to $19.99 | 42 of 55 | 13 of 55 | 0 of 55 | 21 of 55 |
| Pacifier clips and straps | 15 | $6.99 to $19.99 | 6 of 15 | 0 of 15 | 3 of 15 | 0 of 15 |
| Pacifier holders and stuffed pacifiers | 10 | $9.99 to $20 | 8 of 10 | 1 of 10 | 0 of 10 | 2 of 10 |
| Pacifier cases | 6 | $4.99 to $12.95 | 4 of 6 | 0 of 6 | 0 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Teethers | 51 | $5.99 to $34.99 | 44 of 51 | 0 of 51 | 0 of 51 | 34 of 51 |
| Wood teethers | 6 | $12.99 to $19.99 | 0 of 6 | 0 of 6 | 6 of 6 | 0 of 6 |
From each maker’s published specs. Materials are grouped from the maker’s own wording; a blank spec isn’t counted. List prices change.
Before you buy
Pacifier and teether checklist
- The maker’s size or age label, and what it means for that brand
- Nipple shape, in the maker’s words
- Material: silicone, natural rubber or latex, or wood
- One-piece build or separate parts, per the maker
- Care: dishwasher, boiling or sterilizer wording, and anything the maker says not to do
- For clips and holders: the length and the maker’s warnings
- When the maker says to replace it, and how to inspect it
Related guides
- Pacifier sizes by age: size charts by brand
- Types of bibs
- Types of sippy cups
Browse every pacifier and teether with filters for size, shape and material.
Questions parents ask
Answers come from makers' published specs and official sources linked below.
What are the different types of pacifiers?
Pacifiers differ by nipple shape (each maker’s word, such as orthodontic, symmetrical or round), by material (silicone or natural rubber latex), by size or age stage, and by whether the maker lists a one-piece build. The tables in this guide show how many of each we track.
What is the difference between orthodontic and round pacifiers?
Those are the makers’ names for the shape of the nipple. We group pacifiers by the shape word each maker uses and don’t rate shapes; ask your pediatrician or dentist about your child.
Are pacifier sizes the same across brands?
Each maker sets its own sizes and age stages, so compare the maker’s label for each brand. Our pacifier size chart guide lists them side by side.
What is the difference between a silicone and a latex pacifier?
It’s the material the maker lists. The pacifier table in this guide counts how many of each we track; care instructions also differ by maker, so read the label.
What types of teethers are there?
We track silicone and rubber teethers, wood teethers, cooling teethers and feeders, and teething mitts. They differ by material and by the maker’s care, fridge and freezer wording.
Can teethers go in the freezer?
It depends on the maker. Some cooling teethers we track say fridge only and not the freezer, so follow the instructions on each product page and package.
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.
