pacifier
noun
pac·i·fi·er
ˈpa-sə-ˌfī(-ə)r 
1
: one that pacifies
2
: a usually nipple-shaped device for babies to suck or bite on
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Pacifier clips keep the pacifier where it is supposed to be — close to the child and away from dirty floors.
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Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
This particular model has thick padding, an easy-to-use strap and buckle, and surprisingly ample storage: pockets for a bottle, phone, diapers, and wipes, and other small items like a pacifier or snack.
—Cameron Leblanc, Parents, 12 Feb. 2025
These are perfect for sanitizing most breast pump parts and accessories, including bottles, nipples, pacifiers, cups, breast shields and more.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 8 Feb. 2025
Teething Toy $10 This food-grade silicone penguin comes in 18 different colors and can be used as a teether or pacifier.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 18 July 2024
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Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
This particular model has thick padding, an easy-to-use strap and buckle, and surprisingly ample storage: pockets for a bottle, phone, diapers, and wipes, and other small items like a pacifier or snack.
—Cameron Leblanc, Parents, 12 Feb. 2025
These are perfect for sanitizing most breast pump parts and accessories, including bottles, nipples, pacifiers, cups, breast shields and more.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 8 Feb. 2025
Teething Toy $10 This food-grade silicone penguin comes in 18 different colors and can be used as a teether or pacifier.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 18 July 2024
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“Pacifier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pacifier. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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pacifier
noun
pac·i·fi·er
ˈpas-ə-ˌfī(-ə)r
1
: one that pacifies
2
: a usually nipple-shaped device for babies to suck or bite on
Medical Definition
pacifier
noun
pac·i·fi·er
ˈpas-ə-ˌfī(-ə)r
1
: a usually nipple-shaped device for babies to suck or bite on
2
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