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NinniCo. Pacifier | 2020-2021
NinniCo. Pacifier | 2020-2021


Designers: Corey Feit, Corry Blackburn, Dale Picolet, Objex Design, Saint Louis, Missouri, USA
Manufacturer: Covenant Partners, LLC d/b/a NinniCo., St. Charles, Missouri, USA


Breastfed babies utilize a specific set of oral motor muscles when feeding and latched on to mother.

In contrast to conventional pacifiers and bottles that activate a pursed lip, tight mouth grasp, the NinniCo.

Pacifier encourages an open-mouthed grasp that activates the muscles and oral movement required for breastfeeding.

The unique design allows the baby to pull the silicone nipple portion back to the soft palate of their mouth as their tongue keeps it in place with the same wormlike motion they practice in breastfeeding.

This provides babies the ability to maintain healthy oral motor and tooth development while encouraging proper jaw strength. And perhaps more importantly, it gives breastfeeding moms a well-deserved break.

One key to the function of the Ninni pacifier is its carefully engineered two material co-molded design.

There is a solid, dense silicone inner ring and an external, more pliable silicone, pacifier piece. The variable thickness of the part geometry and the shape of the nipple portion were both carefully crafted to best mimic mom’s natural shape and bio-dynamic physiology.

The selection of clear material affords the ability for lactation consultants to make real time observations on oral development, latching issues, and more.

The Ninni Pacifier is made with 100% medical grade USA-sourced silicone that is BPA, phthalate and PVC free.

The design and materials have passed stringent third-party US Consumer Product Testing and are approved safe for babies from 0-36 months old.


NinniCo Pacifier
NinniCo Pacifier

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