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Plastic-Free Rating
Baby & Kids
Mainstream Brand
Baby & Kids·Philips Avent

Soothie Pacifier

C
PFR Grade
Fair — some plastic content or limited transparency
Philips Avent's Soothie is made from medical-grade silicone, which is BPA-free and phthalate-free. However, silicone is still a synthetic polymer and the long-term safety of silicone particles is less studied than natural rubber.
PFR Reviewed

Medical-grade silicone pacifier. BPA-free and phthalate-free. One of the most recommended pacifiers by hospitals.

Score Breakdown

How scores are calculated

Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.

Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?

Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?

Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.

Materials
6
Packaging
5
Transparency
6
Durability
8

This is a rating of this specific product only — not the company. Other products from this brand may score differently.

Last updated: April 5, 2026

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Critical Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Infants and toddlers are uniquely vulnerable to chemical exposure. Their bodies are still developing, their detoxification systems are immature, and they spend more time on floors and put objects in their mouths. Pound-for-pound, children receive higher doses of environmental chemicals than adults from the same products.

Synthetic Plastic Content
100%
synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

The Soothie is the most hospital-recommended pacifier in the US. Medical-grade silicone is a meaningful improvement over standard plastic. However, natural rubber remains a safer choice for parents who want to minimize synthetic material contact.

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