An easy way to keep your baby's pacifiers from getting lost, a silver pacifier clip is a great idea.
The Use of a Pacifier Clip
If you've chosen to give your baby a pacifier, then you know how difficult it is to find one after it's dropped out of a sleeping child's mouth. Particularly when babies are newborns and unable to find and replace the pacifier by themselves, parents can spend a lot of time trying to find the one thing that will calm their baby down. It's also annoying when the pacifier suddenly drops from the car seat onto the ground.
A pacifier clip attaches to your baby's clothing by a plastic or ceramic hinge. This clip then attaches to a lead or tether that fits through the ring of the pacifier. When your baby spits out the pacifier, it can only go as far as the lead, making it easy for you to find it and replace it. This lead can be lengthened or shortened as needed, to help keep it nearby and off of unwashed surfaces.
Why a Silver Pacifier Clip
Pacifier clips are available in plastic, ceramic and even cloth, so why use a silver pacifier clip? There are several reasons why you may wish to purchase a pacifier clip in silver, rather than a less expensive material or in compare with other pacifier clips.
- As a baby gift
- For a special occasion
- As a treasured memento of your baby's first years
- As a complement to a personalized pacifier
Another reason to consider the use of a pure silver pacifier clip is to reduce the chance of lead or lead poisoning ingested by the baby. Ask the retailer for the percentage of silver used, and if the silver is mixed with another metal, to disclose what this is. This can also be a precaution parent's can take against potential metal allergies which are likely to occur when kids are exposed to cheaper metals.
Types of Pacifier Clips
While the basic concept of a pacifier clip remains unchanged from material to material, pacifier clips made of silver are often more impressive or elegant than others. A small sample of the types and styles of pacifier clips available include the following-
- Animal shapes
- Stars, hearts and other icons
- Abstract, artistic shapes
- Engraved and monogrammed circles, ovals and rectangles
Purchasing Pacifier Clips Made of Silver
While standard pacifier clips are available everywhere, including the baby aisle in the grocery store and anywhere that pacifiers are found, those made out of silver may need to be ordered. If you are interested in a special design or a monogram, you may also need to have the clip special ordered, with additional time for manufacture
These pacifier clips can be kept and treasured for years, long after the need for a pacifier has been outgrown. They can make a wonderful addition to a baby book or a shadow box filled with items from your baby's first year. Your baby will look great while you keep the pacifier in reach at all times.
