Health & safety · Last checked Sep 30, 2026
WubbaNub Pacifier
Verdict
A Soothie-style pacifier attached to a small plush, which makes it easier for babies to keep. Hard to clean, and Consumer Reports found the warning only online, not on the package.
Silicone + plushOne-piece
What parents and testers say
Recurring praise
- Easy to find and hold
- Becomes a comfort object
Recurring complaints
- Plush is hard to clean
- Warning not on packaging
Our summary of patterns across the reviews and threads linked below. Not quotes.
Materials & safety check
✓Lab testsPassed Consumer Reports' lead, phthalate, nitrosamine and bite tests
!Safe sleepRemove for unsupervised sleep; plush items don't belong in the crib
✓RecallsNone found in CPSC pacifier recalls since 2020
When to buy it
Registry
Add 2–3 shapes; babies have preferences
After birth
If breastfeeding, many wait until feeding is established
Ongoing
Replace at any tear or stickiness; never tie to a cord
Consider instead: Avent Soothie for sleep.
Sources
- Consumer Reports: Best pacifiers based on lead, phthalate and durability tests
- Mommyhood101: Best pacifiers of 2026, tested
- CPSC recall database: "pacifier" recalls since 2020
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