Are Pacifier Clips Safe? A Newborn Pacifier Clip Safety Guide
Used correctly, a pacifier clip keeps a pacifier off the floor. The keys to safe use are a short strap, no small detachable parts, attaching it to clothing (never around the neck), and using it only while your baby is awake and supervised. This is general safety information — always follow the product's own instructions and current safety guidance.
Safe-use basics
- Short strap — common guidance is to keep the strap short (around 7–8 inches or less) so there is no excess cord.
- No small parts — avoid anything that could detach.
- Attach to clothing near the chest — never around the neck, and never to a crib, car seat, or stroller with slack.
- Awake and supervised only — remove the clip and pacifier before sleep; nothing with a cord belongs in the crib.
- Inspect often — replace it if the strap frays or the clasp weakens.
How to attach one
Clip it to your baby's shirt, bib, or outfit near the chest. Keep the strap just long enough to reach the mouth, with no excess loop, and remove it before your baby sleeps.
Our pacifiers & clips
- Lulababe Pacifier Clip — a simple, single-strap clip.
- Lulababe 2-Tone Pacifier — a one-piece newborn pacifier.
- Halo Lulababe Pacifier (Stage 2) — the next size up.
Frequently asked questions
How do I use a pacifier clip safely?
Use a short strap, attach it to clothing near the chest (never around the neck), keep use to when your baby is awake and supervised, and remove it before sleep.
How long should a pacifier clip be?
Common guidance is to keep the strap short — around 7 to 8 inches or less — so there is no excess cord. Follow current safety guidance and the product instructions.
Can my baby sleep with a pacifier clip?
No. Always remove the clip and strap before your baby sleeps — nothing with a cord belongs in the crib.