Quick answer

Pick Vanilla if you want the most neutral shade that hides everyday marks, Blush if you prefer a soft warm tone, and Baby Blue if you want a classic cool option. All three BIBS Try-It sets let you test different nipple shapes and sizes, so colour is the main difference between them.

Why colour matters more than you might think

Pacifiers are one of the few baby items that are visible almost constantly, clipped to clothing or resting on a blanket. A colour that clashes with your usual baby clothes or nursery palette tends to get pushed to the bottom of the drawer, while a shade that blends in gets used first. That practical point matters when you are buying a starter set designed for trial and error.

The Try-It Collection exists because babies have different preferences, different sucking techniques and different mouth anatomy. BIBS states plainly that no nipple size or shape is right or wrong, which is why the set includes options to try. Colour does not change how a pacifier functions, but it does affect which one you reach for during a fussy moment.

The honest trade-off: light colours show wear

Vanilla and Blush are light shades. They look clean and calm in photos and pair easily with neutral clothing, but they also show spit-up, lint and everyday smudges sooner than deeper tones. If you prefer a pacifier that looks presentable with minimal fuss, plan to rotate and clean the light colours more often.

Baby Blue is a mid-tone that hides minor marks a little better while still reading as soft rather than bright. The trade-off is that it is less neutral than Vanilla, so it may not suit every outfit or nursery scheme. None of these colours is more durable than another; the difference is purely how visible daily use becomes.

Size and material options affect the choice too

Each Try-It Collection set is available with size and material options, so the colour you choose does not lock you into one nipple type. That is useful because the point of a starter set is to discover what your baby accepts, not to commit to a single shape on day one. Check the available size and material selections on the product page before you decide, since stock can vary by colour.

Decision rules for choosing your colour

  • If your baby's wardrobe is mostly neutrals: Choose Vanilla. It disappears against cream, grey, white and oatmeal clothing, so you are less likely to notice a colour clash during the day. Keep a spare Vanilla set in the changing bag so you are never caught without a matching pacifier.
  • If you want a soft warm tone that still feels classic: Choose Blush. It reads as gentle rather than bright and works well with pink, peach and earth-toned outfits.
  • If you prefer a cooler shade that hides everyday marks: Choose Baby Blue. The mid-tone hides minor smudges better than Vanilla or Blush while staying soft enough for newborn photos.
  • If you are unsure which nipple your baby will accept: Pick any colour and use the size and material options to test different combinations. Colour is secondary to finding a comfortable fit. Order one set first, note which option your baby settles with, then buy a second set in your preferred colour.

Product facts at a glance

  • New Baby Pacifiers Try-It Collection - Vanilla: The Vanilla Try-It Collection is a newborn pacifier starter set with size and material options. The neutral shade suits families who want one set that blends with most baby clothes while still testing different nipple options.

    New Baby Pacifiers Try-It Collection - Vanilla

    New Baby Pacifiers Try-It Collection - Vanilla

  • New Baby Pacifiers Try-It Collection - Baby Blue: The Baby Blue Try-It Collection is a newborn pacifier starter set with size and material options. The mid-tone blue is a practical pick if you want a colour that hides minor marks better than very light shades.

    New Baby Pacifiers Try-It Collection - Baby Blue

    New Baby Pacifiers Try-It Collection - Baby Blue

  • New Baby Pacifiers Try-It Collection - Blush: The Blush Try-It Collection is a newborn pacifier starter set with size and material options. The warm pink tone works well if you prefer a softer, warmer palette and do not mind cleaning light-coloured pacifiers more often.

Who each colour suits

Best for

  • Parents who want a neutral starter set that matches most baby clothes (Vanilla)
  • Families who prefer a warm, soft palette and do not mind extra cleaning (Blush)
  • Caregivers who want a classic cool tone that hides light marks (Baby Blue)

Not for

  • Parents who want a single fixed pacifier style without testing options — a standard single pacifier is simpler
  • Anyone looking for a dark colour that hides all stains — none of these three shades is dark