An improved pacifier comprising interchangeable dissolving flavor packets that provide a tasty incentive for babies to use whereby a developing infant determines flavor differences thereby providing flavor variance for a child to recognize, stimulates brain function and encourages further cognitive growth.

A biologic-response teether (150). The teether (150) has a shield (160) and one or two generally T-shaped bite portions (170, 180) projecting from the shield (160). The bite portions (170, 180) each define an elongated stem (171, 181) closest to the shield (160) and two arms (169, 168) that are coupled to and transverse to the stem (171, 181).

A pacifier that simulates the natural shape, structure and consistency of a mother's breast. The pacifier includes a teat portion with a nipple and areola attached to a mouth shield. The teat portion has a length such that it bears against the hard palate of a baby in use.

A system and method for fitting pacifiers and other implements to a particular child. One or more images of the child are used to determine anthropometric data that can be used to properly size a pacifier bulb and properly fit other implements.

The present invention relates to a method and device for collection of oral fluids comprising the use of a sealed evacuated sample container.

An assembly for a pacifier is provided. The assembly includes a container defining a cavity for housing a bulbous portion of a pacifier, a tether for coupling the container to the pacifier, a spool housed within the container for permitting translation of the pacifier in relation to the container, and a band extending through a slot defined by the container for selectively engaging the assembly to an object or person. Configurations are provided to manage rotation of the spool for ease of use.

A pacifier (1) is provided which comprises a nipple (2) and a shield (3) made of an elastic material. The shield (3) comprises two stable mechanical states: one in which the shield (3) acts as a shield and another in which the shield (3) acts as a nipple cover. The shield (3) is transformable from one stable mechanical state to another upon an impact to the shield (3).

A teether includes a body, and a teething member. When the teether is frozen, the teething member is positioned within the teether providing rigidity to the teether. The teething member is moveable within the body as the frozen material within the body melts. The teether may include a cylindrical body, a nipple, and a cap with the teething member providing rigidity to the nipple. The teether may also be formed from a flexible membrane with at least one acute edge. An insulative storage container for the teether has an internal structure sized to hold multiple teethers.

A reusable multiple compartment carry case for baby care items. Upper storage compartment contains a pacifier, teether, and baby spoon in an effort to reduce exposure to germs to aid in hygienic practices. Lower storage compartment contains at least one baby care products. The present invention would be made of a dishwasher-safe, hard plastic material, and would contain customized cutouts in the top section to hold each item mentioned (teether, pacifier, and baby spoon).

A pacifier comprising a guard, having a first surface and an opposing second surface, the second surface having a threaded connector, a nipple attached to and outwardly extending from the first surface of the guard, a detachable cleaning component, having an opening and an interior surface, and a plurality of bristles attached to the interior surface and extending inwardly, where the opening is configured to receive the threaded connector, sealingly connecting the guard and the cleaning component. A method of using the pacifier comprising separating the guard from the cleaning component, inserting the nipple into the cleaning component through the opening, moving the nipple within the cleaning component, such that the bristles contact the nipple, removing the nipple from the cleaning component; and sealing the cleaning component to the guard.