Purchase pacifiers that cannot possibly come apart. Those molded of one solid piece of plastic are particularly safe. Also, the shield should be made of firm plastic with ventilation holes. After retrieving your child's pacifier for the thousandth time, you may think about tying it to her hand or around her neck. The danger of strangulation is too great.
Pacifiers deteriorate over time.
Inspect them periodically to see whether the rubber is discolored or torn. If so, replace them. If possible, store toys on open shelves so that your child can get them easily. If you use a toy box with a hinged lid, be sure it has the support of a friction hinge that holds the lid open at any angle to which the lid is opened. Look for a toy box with rounded or padded edges and corners, or add the padding yourself.