Love Kub; $19.99; www.pacimals.com.
Who can resist a wonderfully plush animal that doubles as a pacifier? An imaginative mom-M.D. designed soft, stuffed animals that snap safely to a patented pacifier to help a young baby grasp his binky and receive tactile comfort at the same time. (Our parent testers also found that the pacifier fell less and, if it did, it was much easier to find, too!) The one-piece silicone pacifier, modeled after a woman’s nipple, is medically approved and appeals to both breast-fed and bottle-fed infants. Additional pacifiers are sold separately. Animal designs include duck, pig, kitten, monkey and bear – with more to come! (Note: As with other toys and soft bedding, Pacimals should not be left in the crib with very small infants.)

“It’s so cute not to see a pacifier in front of your child’s mouth! I like that the pacifier and animal are both washable, and that my son will have a favorite toy even after he outgrows the pacifier.”
– Parent Tester