Baby dummies are one of the most beloved baby accessories new parents turn to. They can help soothe your baby when nothing else will, and there have even been studies to suggest they lower the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). While pacifiers sometimes get a bad rep, we can assure you that most parents have tried one at some point.
But if you’re going to use a baby dummy, then you want to do it right. That’s why we’ve handpicked 12 of the best dummies Australia offers, including The Pop & Go Dummy, Medela Baby Soothers, and more. Let’s get settled, shall we?
We conduct our best baby dummy reviews through a combination of product testing, individual research, real buyer feedback and certified paediatrician approval.
We understand that there is no such thing as a “best dummy” for everyone, and what is best for one baby might not be suitable for another. With this in mind, we assessed baby dummies by comparing different features and specifications, and have highlighted the buyer we believe the product is best suited to.
We considered the following criteria below:
The BIBS Dummy has been designed with familiarity in mind. It is perfect for bottle-fed babies as the cherry teat is similar to that of a bottle. The construction is ultra soft and kind to your baby’s skin, made without phthalates, BPA, or PVC.
This 100% natural rubber pacifier has ventilation holes around the shield to prevent uncomfortable rashes. The shields feature a pull to hook your finger into when stabilising your baby’s dummy. It can also help your baby learn how to use their hands!
Material | Natural rubber |
Dummy teat shape | Cherry |
Dummy sizes | Size 1 (0-6 months), Size 2 (6-18 months), Size 3 (18 months +) |
Ventilation holes | Yes |
Colours |
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Age suitability | 0 – 6 months, 6 – 18 months, 18 months + |
The BIBS Dummies have been recommended by countless lactation consultants and paediatricians. They’re great for bottle-fed and mixed-fed babies, as well as breastfeeding families without the worry of nipple confusion popping up.
We like that the dummy has been made in one piece rather than lots of joined materials, as this is both more hygienic and less likely to become a choking hazard.
Below we have listed pros and cons based on real buyer feedback:
The BIBS Dummy is excellent for parents who want to keep their babies soothed throughout their newborn stage. They are excellent for babies suffering from colic, witching hour, and other confusing ailments for a newborn baby. They are also great for parents who want to know their dummies are backed by doctors.
Nuk is a popular baby brand, creating everything from bottles to dummies, toys and more. So, it’s not difficult to understand why parents enjoy these baby pacifiers so much. The orthodontic shape fits perfectly over your baby’s tongue, making it easier for them to suck properly. This can avoid trapped wind and jaw ache.
The mouth shield is also curved slightly to fit comfortably against your baby’s skin, reducing the likelihood of the dummy coming loose. The ventilation holes prevent dribble from staying on their skin too long and causing irritation.
Material | Silicone |
Dummy teat shape | Thin and narrow with flat teat to contour tongue |
Dummy sizes | 5.3 x 6 x 13.5 cm |
Ventilation holes | Yes |
Colours | Green stars, Pink hearts |
Age suitability | 0 – 6 months |
Nuk offers several baby dummy accessories to fit seamlessly with these baby dummies, including clips and carry cases. The clips are also decently priced, and we think it’s more than worth it for the peace of mind that you won’t lose your dummy every few days!
Below we have listed pros and cons based on real buyer feedback:
When you’re looking for practicality, the NUK Signature Baby Dummy is the one for you. The case is both reusable and acts as a steriliser to use in the microwave, and the style is super easy for everyday use. Some pacifiers are more stylish than this one, but that doesn’t change the effectiveness of the NUK Baby Soother.
Dr Browns is a highly regarded brand for baby bottles and other feeding equipment, and now they offer top-of-the-line dummies too. Your baby will probably get along with these contoured dummies if they’ve used a Dr Browns bottle before. The orthodontic nipple is designed to imitate a breast, and the shape and length are recommended by midwives to support natural breastfeeding.
The contoured shield offers plenty of airflow to your child’s face. The silicone dummies are malleable and soft on their gums, ensuring they get a good night’s sleep – and so do you!
Material | Silicone |
Dummy teat shape | Orthodontic |
Dummy sizes | Size 1 |
Ventilation holes | Yes |
Colours | Blue |
Age suitability | 0 – 6 months |
We love that the Dr Browns Soother Prevent dummies have been designed by a paediatric dentist and are being made by experts to ensure your little one doesn’t experience any adverse effects from using a soother. The patented suction-free air channel reduces the pressure felt within their mouths, preventing dental issues that might come from using other dummies.
Below we have listed pros and cons based on real buyer feedback:
The Dr Browns Soother is for parents who think dainty dummies are cute, but who also want something that will make their lives easier. These are an excellent option if your baby has already used Dr Browns bottles – stick to what you know!
The Pop & Go dummy is one of the most ingenious products we have seen. Simply pinch the dummy to unveil a built-in case, perfect for on-the-go when you don’t want the dummy to touch unclean surfaces accidentally.
It has been specifically designed with firm natural rubber to hold its position as your baby plays with it. This gives you better control and ensures that it won’t lose its shape while in use.
Material | 100% high-grade silicone |
Dummy teat shape | Natural nipple shape |
Dummy sizes | One size |
Ventilation holes | Yes |
Colours | Blush & Smash Cake, Coal & Spice, Cloud 9 & Scout, Peach & Spice |
Age suitability | 0 – 3 months |
Aside from the built-in case (which is an amazing design feature), we like that this pacifier is natural and plastic-free, hypoallergenic, and dishwasher safe. It’s suitable for children ages 0 to 3 months, giving your child a source of comfort when they need it most.
Below we have listed pros and cons based on real buyer feedback:
You might find the built-in case of the Pop & Go dummy invaluable if you’re constantly finding your baby’s dummy lying on the floor, touching unwiped tables, or in other unsavoury places.
This dummy is best for newborns who always want comfort 24/7, and whose parents struggle to keep up. There’s no shame in that, and this dummy can give you a helping hand while you have a quick break and replenish.
You’ll love the Chicco Soother if you like dummies with all-in-one construction. The orthodontic teat is thin enough to fit well over your baby’s tongue, allowing their physiological breathing. The teat also features tiny ridges to favour natural oral development, keeping their tongue beneath the dummy – where it’s safest.
The soft shield is made from the same material as the teat, remaining soft and supple against their lips. This offers a natural sensation that mimics the feeling of skin rather than hard plastic.
Material | 100% soft sense hygienic silicone |
Dummy teat shape | Orthodontic teat |
Dummy sizes | 4.5 x 9 x 14.5 cm |
Ventilation holes | Yes |
Colours | Blue/Green, Purple/Pink, Blue/Clear |
Age suitability | 0 – 6 months |
The BPM Australia Chicco Soother is non-deforming yet its material is completely soft. This offers the ultimate comfort while remaining safe and usable for up to two months. We love that the shield is soft enough to mimic the feel of skin, which is ideal for breastfeeding to avoid nipple confusion.
Below we have listed pros and cons based on real buyer feedback:
The Chicco Soother is an optimal choice for parents who are worried about the stories of dummies preventing baby breathing. While all dummies should have been extensively tested to avoid this, Chicco has specifically designed a dummy to put these worries at ease. This dummy is a good one to consider if you tend to worry about the what-ifs.
Next up is an adorable soother with an equally as adorable name from Philips Avent. Excuse us while we now call every single dummy a ‘soothie’. These soothies are shaped like hearts, with a unique design for you to fit your finger within the teat to bond with your baby and help them learn how to suck on the pacifier.
These dummies are trusted by medical professionals, so much so that they’re distributed throughout hospitals for newborns. The silicone nipple is optimised to fit against your baby’s gums and palate.
Material | Medical-grade silicone |
Dummy teat shape | Finger shape |
Dummy sizes | 10.3 x 4.8 x 11.5 cm |
Ventilation holes | Yes |
Colours | Blue |
Age suitability | 0 – 6 months |
The Avent Soothie is unique, adorable, and easy to clean. Made with only the highest grade silicone, you can use this soothie consistently through your baby’s first year. The one-piece design made completely of silicone is free of choking hazards and dangerous pieces.
Below we have listed pros and cons based on real buyer feedback:
The Philips Avent Soothie is excellent if you value style as much as you do versatility. Some parents worry that they might not bond so much with their baby if they offer a pacifier instead of their finger, but this soothie allows you to continue spending time with them while they relax. You then have the option of removing your finger without disturbing them!
Tommee Tippee is widely regarded as one of the best baby accessory providers for parents, shipping everywhere in the world. They offer things such as bottles, prep machines, beds, and dummies at reasonable prices, so we had to include them on our list today!
These cherry latex soothers are simple yet effective, offering a super soft feel that mimics the feeling of a mum’s breast. This makes them excellent for breastfeeding babies. The cherry teat is designed to promote sucking the same as feeding, avoiding nipple confusion in the newborn months.
Material | 100% natural latex |
Dummy teat shape | Cherry shape |
Dummy sizes | 0 – 6 months, 6 – 18 months, 18 – 36 months |
Ventilation holes | Yes |
Colours | Pink/blue, Sand/white, Blue/green |
Age suitability | 0 – 3 years |
Data collected has shown the Natural Cherry Latex Soother to be Australia’s number one cherry latex soother, which is quite a feat! We enjoy that the teat is reversible, meaning there’s no incorrect way to put it in your baby’s mouth. There’s nothing worse than having to turn a soother while being used by a sleeping baby! This dummy elevates this pressure altogether.
Below we have listed pros and cons based on real buyer feedback:
The Natural Cherry Latex Soother is perfect for newborn babies and parents who are still working on the ins and outs of breastfeeding, and who need a little help with soothing between feeds. It’s free of all harmful chemicals and materials, so you can rest assured that your baby only uses the best of the best. The price is one of the lowest we’ve seen, too!
Tommee Tippee is widely regarded as one of the best baby accessory providers for parents, shipping everywhere in the world. They offer things such as bottles, prep machines, beds, and dummies at reasonable prices, so we had to include them on our list today!
These cherry latex soothers are simple yet effective, offering a super soft feel that mimics the feeling of a mum’s breast. This makes them excellent for breastfeeding babies. The cherry teat is designed to promote sucking the same as feeding, avoiding nipple confusion in the newborn months.
Material | Polypropylene, Silicone |
Dummy teat shape | Orthodontic teat |
Dummy sizes | 0 – 6 months, 6 – 18 months, 18 months + |
Ventilation holes | Yes |
Colours | Blue, Grey, Pink |
Age suitability | 0 – 3 years |
The Medela lightweight soother has been ergonomically designed to keep tiny teeth happy, help them breathe easily, and prevent dribble rash. The four ventilation holes offer excellent airflow, which is better than the standard two that most other dummies offer. Medela added four to enhance parents’ scent, preventing the dummy from interfering with your bonding time.
Below we have listed pros and cons based on real buyer feedback:
The Medela Baby Soother is a good dummy to try if your baby is a wriggler, or if they like pulling things out of their mouth at any chance they get, we recommend that you try this one. The thin shape makes it more difficult to hook their little fingers beneath the plastic to pull the dummy out.
The Nanobebe Flexy Pacifiers are capable of soothing your baby from their first night at the hospital to their last time using a dummy. They’re made from BPA-free silicone, which is soft enough for newborns and durable enough to withstand biting from older toddlers.
This dummy has been made to meet the American Academy of Paediatrics Guidelines, so you can rest assured that this is a completely safe pacifier to give your baby.
Material | BPA-free silicone |
Dummy teat shape | Finger shape |
Dummy sizes | 0 – 3 months, 3 months + |
Ventilation holes | Yes |
Colours | Grey, Teal, Pink |
Age suitability | 0 – 3 years |
The unique teat of the Nanobebe Flexy Pacifier is ergonomic and designed to stay in your child’s mouth while they sleep. Most dummies tend to fall out while babies relax their mouths in deep sleep, which can wake them up and force you to run in and out of their room to replace them. The Flexy Pacifiers aims to help prevent this, giving everyone in your household a better night’s sleep.
Below we have listed pros and cons based on real buyer feedback:
The Flexy Pacifier is excellent for parents who want to strengthen their bond with their babies without having to get up constantly throughout the night to replace the dummy. This one might just be a lifesaver if your child refuses to sleep without a soothie!
The Round Dummy has quickly risen to popularity within the baby space with its innovative design and material. This natural rubber dummy is made out of 100% sustainable rubber, making it great for the environment and your child’s skin. Natural rubber is also extremely hygienic, preventing irritation and rashes around your little one’s mouth.
The materials are BPA-free, PVC-free, without Phthalates and parabens, and no chemical softeners are used. The dummy is made from one piece of material to prevent things from getting dislodged and causing a choking hazard.
Material | 100% natural rubber |
Dummy teat shape | Cherry shape |
Dummy sizes | 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6 months + |
Ventilation holes | Yes |
Colours | Amber |
Age suitability | 0 to 6 months + |
We appreciate that the Round Dummy’s pull works both as a handle for your little one to grab onto, but also as a teether! They can use both sides of this dummy themselves, soothing them differently. We also like that it promotes unrestrictive breathing and consistent airflow to your baby’s face.
Below we have listed pros and cons based on real buyer feedback:
The Round Dummy is the perfect dummy for parents who value versatility and simplicity, and those who have teething babies! It’s a great option if you’re looking for single-piece construction, with a cherry teat to keep the dummy in your little one’s mouth for longer.
Medela dummies are safe and lightweight, as well as usable from the very moment you hold your baby in the hospital. These dummies are often even used in neonatal intensive care units, and given out by some hospitals for new parents!
They have been a staple in many Australian homes due to their incredible design and quality.
Material | Soft silicone |
Dummy teat shape | Orthodontic shape |
Dummy sizes | One size |
Ventilation holes | Yes |
Colours | Clear |
Age suitability | 0 – 6 months |
These simple yet intuitive Medela Soft Silicone dummies come with ventilation holes, a U-shape for easy breathing, and a hole for you to put your finger on when teaching your child how to use their dummy.
The Medela Soft Silicone dummies adopt their Sensopearls, which keep the dummy away from the skin as much as possible. This prevents irritating rashes and itchy spots, as well as keeping the dummy more hygienic.
Below we have listed pros and cons based on real buyer feedback:
The Medela Soft Silicone dummies are excellent for parents who use hospital baby bottles with their newborn and want to find a dummy that emulates the same feeling and texture for their little one.
There are many things to consider when choosing the best dummy for your baby, including:
Once you take a second to think about each of these considerations, you’ll find it much easier to pick the best dummy for your baby.
There we have it – 12 dummies for you to buy for your baby when they need a little help in the soothing department. Each pacifier we’ve looked at today is made with only the best materials and ergonomic designs. So, you can rest assured that these options are safe, soothing, and the best for your baby.