About us â May Mays
Welcome to May Mays â personal gifts with a touch of love đ
My name is Shirley May, mother of two sons and the founder of May Mays.
What started in 2019 as a small idea at the kitchen table grew into a brand full of warmth, meaning, and personal details.
At May Mays, everything revolves around love, attention, and the power of something personal.
âš How it started
My path to motherhood was not straightforward.
After an intense IVF journey, I was able to hold our first miracle in my arms.
That experience made me extra grateful for the little things, the special moments, and the emotional value of something personal.
From that feeling arose the desire to create gifts that are more than just a utility â
gifts that symbolize love, hope, and connection.
đž From idea to brand
I started with pacifier clips with names: practical, but above all very personal.
A name is not just a word â it is a piece of identity and a little bit of magic.
Soon, more handmade items followed.
Always in soft colors, with an eye for detail and love for every material.
đ» A challenging period
Maybe you missed us for a while.
Our Instagram and website were hacked for a period and were not under my control for months. That was a difficult time, as I could no longer reach my customers.
After much patience and perseverance, I have regained everything.
Today we are stronger, more grateful, and more motivated than ever.
đ Where we are now
All May Mays products are handmade in the Netherlands.
I design and create everything from Ibiza, where we live with our family.
Every month I come to the Netherlands to see the team, check the quality, and work out new ideas together.
In addition, I am involved online in the process every day.
No mass production, but real attention for each item.
đ What May Mays stands for
âïž Handmade & safe â according to the strictest EU standards
âïž Personal & unique â fully customized for your mini
âïž Made with love â because every detail matters
âïž Small batches â great attention
đ Our team â the May Mays girlies
May Mays has now grown into a small but powerful team.
Although I am still the owner and founder, I no longer make the products alone.
Behind every pacifier clip and each package are our May Mays girlies:
Six lovely girls who carefully thread, knot, check, and lovingly package everything every day.
One of them has even been with us for more than three years.
Step by step we have grown into the team that May Mays is today.
Below they would like to introduce themselves đđ
Team of 6 girls
May Mays Girlies
Indy
Indy is my very first employee and has been a familiar face at May Mays for almost 3 years.
Super reliable, always enthusiastic, and now indispensable.
She knows exactly how everything works and always contributes ideas. đȘ
Saar
Saar was the second girl to start working at May Mays.
She works super fast, but always neatly and carefully.
Sylvie
Sylvie always brings cheerfulness to the studio.
She works smoothly, is always up for a chat, and creates a pleasant atmosphere during the making process. đ€
Evi
Evi works super carefully and really has an eye for detail.
Everything has to be perfect, and you can see that in every pacifier clip she makes. âš
Tessa
Tessa always brings laughter to the workplace.
Super funny, friendly, and in the meantime, she also creates beautiful items. đđ
Rosemary
Rosemarijn is our newest girl and also the oldest.
She helps not only with making but also with extra tasks and takes responsibility.
A great addition to the team!
Lieke
Lieke is a real go-getter and loves to keep things moving. She helps daily with creating and processing orders and ensures that everything runs smoothly.
Florine
Florine works meticulously and thinks well along in the process. She ensures that each pacifier clip is assembled and checked with care.
May Mays
100% handmade products
The sweetest items for babies and toddlers.
Personalized products such as our famous pacifier clips with name, keychains with name, and handmade clothes.
Blog posts
How to Attach a Pacifier Cord: 2 Ways Explained (With Tips)
Attaching a pacifier clip may seem simple, but we still get a lot of questions about it. For example:âIt feels a bit tight, is that normal?â or âHow do I attach it properly?â In this blog, we expla...
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How do you clean a pacifier clip and teether? (Explained safely and simply)
A pacifier clip and teething ring cleaning is important for your babyâs hygiene. These products are used daily and often come into contact with the mouth, hands, and various surfaces. But how do yo...
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Teething Ring with Name â Safe, Personal, and Essential for Teething
A teething ring with a name is a must-have for babies who are teething. It not only helps to soothe their sore gums but is also a personal and stylish baby accessory.
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