How to Get a Baby to Take a Pacifier
Mother & Child Care
Trusted solutions to help you share the care
Share the Care
At Philips Avent, we know that moms can give the best care to baby when they also take time for self-care
For over 40 years, we've created superior products and innovative parenting solutions that make it easier for the whole village to step in and support, too.
Because it really does help to Share the Care.
Did you know?²
93% of new moms say self care is essential, but 8 in 10 get less than an hour of free time a day
Did you know?
Most new moms want support with emotional health and self-care
Did you know?
90% of people are willing to help new parents, yet 62% of moms have difficulty voicing their needs
It’s Time for the Village to Step in with Support
Did you know?
When people understand postpartum health needs, they're 2.5x more likely to offer support
For newborns to toddlers, our products make it possible for care givers to confidently share the care
Supporting moms from Day 1. Get the Pregnancy⁺ app
Support starts here. From scan images to daily pregnancy, diet, exercise and labour information, Pregnancy⁺ helps you plan, learn and share the care from the very start.
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Sustainability
Care for mom, baby and planet
As your baby grows and thrives so should the world around them. At Philips Avent, we believe in sharing the care by providing sustainable solutions that make it possible for you to care for your little one, with as little impact on the planet as possible.
March of Dimes "It Starts with Mom"
For more than a decade, Philips Avent has partnered with March of Dimes to improve maternal and infant health by making sure every parent gets the care and support they deserve. Reaching moms where they are: Through March of Dimes Mom & Baby Mobile Health Centers, the Philips Foundation brings Lumify point-of-care ultrasound to underserved communities. In 2024 alone, these mobile clinics delivered 1,999 visits to 795 expectant moms, many of whom were uninsured, providing free prenatal care and peace of mind. Trusted information, right at your fingertips: Philips Avent has integrated March of Dimes’ expert content into the Philips Avent Pregnancy+ App, helping families access reliable, inclusive guidance anytime, anywhere. Changing the conversation: The Philips Avent and March of Dimes 2025 Share the Care Survey found that 62% of moms struggle to voice their needs, despite their village being willing to support them. Together, we’re helping parents get what they need by helping friends, family and communities step in and share the care.
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Share the knowledge
- How do Philips Avent bottles make it easier to share feeding?
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Our bottles are designed to feel natural for baby and simple for anyone to use. Features like a wide, breast-shaped nipple for an easy latch and an anti-colic AirFree vent for calm, comfortable feeding mean partners, grandparents, friends and loved ones can confidently step in to help. In turn, parents have time to rest, recover or simply enjoy a break.
- What’s the difference between a bottle and a pacifier, and when should I use each?
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Bottles are designed for feeding — whether breast milk or formula — with features like a breast-shaped nipple for an easy latch and an anti-colic vent for a calm, comfortable feed. Pacifiers are made for soothing between feeds; our wide range is redesigned to support natural oral development and give parents and caregivers an easy way to comfort baby.
- How do I know which bottle or pacifier is right for my baby?
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Start with your baby’s age and needs. Our bottles come with different flow rates and nipple shapes to match a baby’s feeding stage and preference. For pacifiers, choose the size and nipple type that fits your baby’s age — from newborn to toddler — and explore features like extra airflow, glow-in-the-dark handles, and the hospital-trusted Soothie to find what keeps your little one calm and comfortable.
- How does this help parents “share the care”?
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Parenting isn’t meant to be done alone. Bottles and pacifiers make it easier for loved ones to step in — from feeding in the early hours to calming baby during naps — so parents get the support they need and babies get consistent comfort.
Disclaimers
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Based on an online satisfaction survey conducted globally with 8,139 users of mother and child care brands and products in 2024.
² About the research - The international research was carried out by OnePoll on behalf of Philips in November 2023 with 12,000 moms with children aged 0-3 in each the following countries: US, France, India, Indonesia, Poland, Turkey, Brazil, Germany (total of 12,000 mom respondents). The research also includes questions asked to 2,000 members of the general population (weighted to be Nationally Representative on the basis of age/gender/region) in each of the same countries as listed above (total of 16,000 general population respondents).
