Recommended for newborns less than six months of age or babies without teeth (not suggested for the stage of teething). The unique style of the WubbaNub pacifier allows it to remain close and easily position to baby. Distributed hospitals NICU and well-baby units nationwide. Made with a Philips Soothie medical grade non-latex pacifier non-toxic polyethylene pellets. BPA PVC and Phthalates free. The durable one-piece construction of the Philips Soothie pacifier means no germs hiding between cracks. WubbaNub functions as one. Patented design may prevent pacifier from being lost dropped or even forgotten.Plush animal may assist to make it easy for baby to grasp and manipulate the pacifier. Hand or machine washable.