Baby Pacifiers
These charming Baby Pacifiers make for delightful shower favors that are easy to assemble and look great on display. Perfect for any baby shower, they are made with Lifesavers and jelly beans, held together with icing.
Ingredients
Essentials
- 2 bags (13-ounce) white individually wrapped Lifesavers candies or the white-flavored equivalent
- 2 dozen jelly belly jelly beans or similar small jelly beans
- 1 tube (6-ounce) white cake icing ready-to-use tube
- 24 lengths thin curling ribbon about 10–12 inches each, in colors that match your shower theme
Optional Add-ons
- Small cellophane treat bags or organza bags for individual wrapping
- Mini tags or sticker labels to add the baby’s name or event date
- Coordinating tissue paper or shredded paper for a display tray or favor box
- Edible glitter or pearlescent dust lightly dust the Lifesaver edges after assembly for a subtle shimmer
- Pastel-colored or flavor-themed jelly beans if you want color matching
- Mini tongs or small scoops to help guests pick favors from a tray
Instructions
Assembling the Favors
- Unwrap all Lifesavers and place them flat on a clean tray or paper towel.
- Group white Lifesavers in pairs and set jelly beans nearby for quick access.
- Lay down a nonstick mat or parchment paper so the finished pacifiers won’t stick.
- Keep the tube of white cake icing within reach and cut the tip if needed for a thin stream.
- Pick one Lifesaver and apply a thin ring of icing around its inner hole, then press one jelly bean into the icing.
- Flip the Lifesaver and apply a slightly thicker ring of icing around its inner hole again, then place a second Lifesaver perpendicular to the first.
- Set the assembled pacifier flat on your tray and repeat until all favors are made.
- Let them dry for 3–4 hours at room temperature undisturbed.
- Once the icing is firm, thread a length of curling ribbon through the hole of the second Lifesaver and tie a knot or bow.
- Place the finished favors in small bags or arrange them on a tray.
Notes
Assemble a day ahead for the best results. Store in a single layer in an airtight container at room temperature.