Is a pacifier clip safe for your baby?

Is a pacifier clip safe for your baby?

Safety is paramount when it comes to your baby – especially with products used daily, like a pacifier clip. But how do you know if a pacifier clip is truly safe? And what should you pay attention to as a parent?

In this blog, we explain everything about the safety standards, materials, and use of pacifier cords.

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What exactly is a pacifier cord?

A pacifier clip (also called a pacifier chain or pacifier clip) is a short cord that allows you to attach a pacifier to your baby's clothing. This keeps the pacifier clean and makes it less likely to get lost. Personalized pacifier clips often include your child's name with letter beads.

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Are pacifier cords dangerous?

Not if they comply with the European standard NEN 12586. This standard specifies the following requirements:

• ✅ Maximum length of 22 cm (excluding clip)

• ✅ No sharp edges or loose parts

• ✅ Only safe materials (such as BPA-free silicone or splinter-free wood)

• ✅ Firmly attached clips with ventilation holes

At MiniDulce we adhere to all requirements and test every pacifier cord manually.

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What should you pay attention to when purchasing?

• ✔️ Buy from a reliable webshop with clear information about safety (such as our policy )

• ✔️ Check whether the product is CE marked

• ✔️ Avoid pacifier cords of unknown origin or without material information

• ✔️ Be aware of pacifier cords that are “too long”: they are actually unsafe.

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Safe use in practice

Even the safest pacifier clip requires proper use. Note:

• ❌ Never let your child sleep with a pacifier cord

• 🔎 Check the cord regularly for wear

• ✂️ Never change the length yourself

• 👀 Use only under supervision

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Silicone vs. wooden beads – which is safest?

Both are safe, provided they are of high quality. At MiniDulce we use:

• 💎 100% food-grade silicone (free of BPA, PVC, lead and plasticizers)

• 🌳 Smoothly ground beechwood beads

• 🔗 Extra strong nylon thread and well-closing clips

Check out our most popular designs:
➡️ Pacifier chain with name – Beer Natural
➡️ Design your own pacifier cord

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Conclusion: safety starts with the right choice

A pacifier clip is completely safe when properly designed and used. At MiniDulce, we handcraft every pacifier clip to the highest standards. This way, you're giving your child not only a stylish product but also a reliable one.

🎁 View the complete collection of pacifier clips with a name – always beautifully packaged and shipped quickly within the Netherlands and Belgium!