Quick answer

These two Doddle & Co products serve different jobs, so the right pick depends on your baby's stage. The London Classic is a single-piece silicone pacifier built for straightforward soothing, while the Hello, Sunshine Chew is a multi-functional teether with poppable bubbles for gum relief and fine motor play. Many families end up owning both, using the London Classic for calming and the Hello, Sunshine Chew once teething and grabbing begin.

What each product is actually designed to do

The London Classic is a pacifier first. It uses a single-piece, 100% high-grade tear-resistant silicone build, which means there are no separate parts to lose or reassemble. It is free from lead, PVC, BPA, latex, and phthalates, and it is dishwasher safe on the top rack. That combination makes it a low-maintenance option for newborns and younger babies who mainly need help settling.

The Hello, Sunshine Chew is a teether first. It is built around patented pop technology, with responsive bubbles that give sore gums something to work against while also encouraging fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. It is made from 100% silicone and sits in The Chew category, so it is aimed at the stage when babies are mouthing, grabbing, and exploring rather than simply needing to suck.

Material and cleaning differences that affect daily use

Both products share the same silicone safety story: no lead, PVC, BPA, latex, or phthalates. The London Classic is explicitly described as dishwasher safe with top-rack recommended, which matters on days when you are washing multiple items at once. The Hello, Sunshine Chew is also made from 100% silicone, but its multi-functional shape and bubbles mean you will want to check crevices around the poppable sections as part of your normal cleaning routine.

The bigger practical difference is part count. The London Classic's single-piece design removes the classic pacifier problem of trapped water or lost components. The Hello, Sunshine Chew is a single teething tool too, but it is not a pacifier, so it should not be treated as a substitute for one during sleep or soothing routines.

How to decide based on your baby's stage

If your baby is in the newborn window and mostly needs help calming down, start with the London Classic. Its job is narrow and reliable, and the single-piece silicone build keeps your routine simple. If your baby has started teething, is grabbing at everything, and seems to want more resistance in their mouth, the Hello, Sunshine Chew gives them a purposeful outlet.

You do not have to choose permanently. A common pattern is to keep the London Classic for soothing and sleep-adjacent moments, then introduce the Hello, Sunshine Chew as a daytime teething and play tool. If you are also considering the Pop & Go or The Pop styles, those are separate decisions about nipple protection and on-the-go use rather than about this pacifier-versus-teether choice.

Trade-offs to weigh

  • Soothing versus stimulation: The London Classic is designed for straightforward pacifier use, while the Hello, Sunshine Chew is designed for active gum relief and play. Pick based on whether your baby mainly needs to settle or mainly needs to chew.
  • Single-piece simplicity versus multi-functional shape: The London Classic's single-piece design keeps cleaning and part management simple; the Hello, Sunshine Chew's bubbles add function but also more surface area to clean. Choose the London Classic if you want the simplest routine, and the Hello, Sunshine Chew if you want the added developmental play.
  • One job well versus two jobs at once: The Hello, Sunshine Chew combines gum relief with fine motor practice, but it does not replace a pacifier for calming or sleep routines. Many families keep both on hand rather than forcing one product to do everything.

Product facts

  • London Classic: London Classic pacifier made from 100% high-grade, tear-resistant silicone in a single-piece design; free from lead, PVC, BPA, latex, and phthalates; dishwasher safe (top rack recommended). Fewer parts means less to lose or reassemble, and top-rack dishwasher cleaning keeps the routine simple on busy days.
  • Hello, Sunshine™: Hello, Sunshine Chew is a multi-functional teether with patented pop technology and poppable bubbles that assist in developing fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. It gives teething babies a purposeful outlet for gum pressure while also supporting grabbing and hand coordination during play.
  • Pop & Go Pacifiers: Pop & Go Pacifiers let you pinch the pacifier to tuck the nipple away and protect it from surface contact when on the go; 100% silicone and free from lead, PVC, BPA, latex, and phthalates. If portability and keeping the nipple clean while traveling matter more than the pacifier-versus-teether choice, this is the style to consider next.

Which one fits your baby

Best for

  • Newborns and younger babies who mainly need a simple, single-piece silicone pacifier for soothing
  • Parents who want a pacifier that is dishwasher safe and easy to keep clean without extra parts

Not for

  • Babies who are actively teething and need a dedicated chew tool rather than a pacifier
  • Families looking for a pacifier with a nipple-protection feature for travel, who should look at the Pop & Go instead