Sanitizing pacis

[busymama77]

I found quite a few of DS#1's old paci's the other day that I would like to use for DS#2. What is the best way to get them clean?

[Hannah'sMommy]

Is it even safe to use them after they've been used and around for a few years? I would think the plastic would be worn or start deteriorating... IMO, I would think it would be safer to toss them and get new ones. But if you want to reuse them, I would carefully check them for wear, then wash them in hot soapy water and steam sterilize (if it is okay to do that with the pacifiers you have).

[CrunchyChristianMama]

Pacifiers are only supposed to be used for 3 months and then thrown away and replaced.

[busymama77]

Okay. Did not know this. I will toss them tonight and get new ones!!

[EricaDoula]

I agree with the others, best to get new ones!

[MsVyky]

Wed on;'t use the paci very often (DD doesn't really care for it), but if we drop it on the floor or if one of the dogs takes a slurp at it, it came with a little plastic cover that you fill with water and put in the microwave. I think they were called "Playtex Ortho" and they came in a 2 pack with the little cover 9Which doubles as a keeper so you can chuck it in the diaper bag without getting crumbs and whatnot all over the pacis.

[jess5377]

Yes, the plastic can break down on some pacifiers, but that 3-month rule sounds like a lot of marketing broo-ha and big companies just building in obsolescence so they can sell you more pacifiers.

I say if it's in good shape (tug at it, inspect it) (and especially if it's BPA-free), just wash it with warm, soapy water and go for it.