Q: What size should my baby use?

A: Generally, if your baby is home from the hospital, he or she is ready for the Full-Term Mango Orange GumDrop. For preemie babies, the Preemie size or the full term could be right, depending on the size of your baby. As your baby grows, if he/she can put the entire GumDrop in his/her mouth, then they are ready for the bigger size.

Q: What sizes and colors do GumDrops come in?

A: Gumdrops come in two sizes. The colors match the size: Lime Green color is Preemie size; Mango Orange color is Bigger Newborn/Full term size. Both sizes will are available in vanilla and natural scents.

Q: What is the biggest size?

A: The biggest size is Bigger size, in the Mango Orange color.

Q: Can GumDrop be used by breastfeeding babies?

A: GumDrop has a natural nipple shape that helps avoid "nipple confusion." Many breastfeeding moms have written reviews to tell us that GumDrop is good for breastfeeding babies, and for babies that do not root well. The American Academy of Pediatrics published guidelines in November 2005 recommending pacifier use for all babies over 3 months of age to help reduce the incidence of SIDS.

Q: How many GumDrops do I need?

A: You should check all pacifiers frequently and if there is any sign of wear, especially in the nipple area, discard and replace. If your baby is teething or "gumming" the pacifier you may see bite marks or holes in the nipple area. If so, discard immediately. You can choose to stop using pacifiers, or replace with a new GumDrop and continue to examine frequently.

Q: Why does my baby put her upper lip over the top? Does it mean it's too small?

A: This does not mean the pacifier is too small. It is very common with GumDrop because of the low profile. The babies do this for comfort.

Q: When should my baby stop using GumDrop?

Q: What is the best way to clean GumDrop?

A: There are a few ways to clean the pacifiers. Some parents put the in the dishwasher, some use a sterilizer, and some just use soap and water. All these methods are safe. Use whichever method you feel comfortable with.

Q: What's the difference between the Natural and Vanilla versions?

A: The only difference is a light Vanilla Scent.