The Soothie is orthodontic, a uniquely shaped pacifier that comfortably fits small mouths. It is a small nipple that is flattened on the bottom and rounded at the top, much like a mother's nipple. This design supports the shape of a baby's developing palate and jaw, reducing pressure on the gums and developing teeth.
There is no handle on this pacifier where you can loop a pacifier clip through. There's a risk of it falling straight down without anything securing it to your baby.
Your babies will find the stuffed animal attached at the other end of the pacifier an attractive distraction for long periods. It is soothing for babies to have a toy to hug and play with, it may keep them preoccupied for hours. The soft animal isn’t only designed to be pleasant, but it also helps stimulate your baby’s sense of touch.
The weight of the stuffed toy may help keep the pacifier in place for babies who struggle to keep it inside their mouths. The pacifier stays put on the their chest when lying on the bed or in a car seat.
Since the toy is included on the construction, you have to wash the pacifier with it. It can be difficult to sterilize this thoroughly with the non-detachable toy.
It is easy to attach a pacifier cord through the GumDrop's handle hole. You can use this attachment to secure the pacifier to your baby's clothes and prevent it from falling completely on the floor.
The material is stiff silicone. The nipple is too firm for some babies to keep a good hold on to. Although it is advertised as a pacifier for newborns, the material used may only be best used by older babies, when they have stronger latches and a good grip.