RaZbuddy Holder Care: Wash Coby Cow & Marlow Monkey
By RaZbaby - Home of the Keep it Kleen Pacifier and RaZ-Berry Teether | Published: 2026-10-16
Category: Tips & Care
A practical, step-by-step routine for cleaning RaZbuddy plush paci and teether holders like Coby Cow and Marlow Monkey without damaging the fabric or the JollyPop pacifier.
Quick answer
Treat the RaZbuddy as two parts: spot-clean the plush animal by hand with mild soap and a damp cloth, and wash the JollyPop pacifier separately in warm soapy water or a sterilizer. Air-dry both fully before reassembly. Skip the washing machine and dryer, which can distort the plush and shorten the life of the silicone nipple.
Why the plush and the pacifier need different care
A RaZbuddy holder such as Coby Cow or Marlow Monkey is a plush animal attached to a JollyPop pacifier. The plush is a soft fabric that holds dirt, saliva, and lint, while the pacifier is medical-grade silicone that can tolerate heat and water far better than fabric. If you clean them as one unit, you either under-clean the silicone or over-wet the plush. Splitting the job keeps the fabric soft and the nipple hygienic.
The catalog notes that the JollyPop pacifier is made in the USA and used in NICUs, and that the holder has a one-piece construction that reduces choking risk. That one-piece build is a safety feature, not a cleaning shortcut, so you still need to clean around the attachment point where saliva and crumbs collect.
What you need before you start
Gather a small bowl of warm water, a drop of mild fragrance-free dish soap or baby-safe soap, two soft cloths, a soft-bristled baby bottle brush, and a clean towel. If you plan to sanitize the pacifier, have a sterilizer or a pot for boiling water ready. Keep a second dry cloth for blotting so the plush does not stay damp.
Do not use bleach, alcohol, scented fabric softener, or abrasive scrubbers. These can leave residue on a surface your baby puts in their mouth, and they can fade or stiffen the plush.
How often to clean a RaZbuddy holder
Spot-clean the plush whenever you see visible drool, food, or lint, and give it a fuller hand-wash every one to two weeks with normal use. Wash the pacifier daily, or more often during teething and illness, because it goes directly into your baby's mouth. If your baby has been sick, clean both parts immediately and replace the pacifier if the silicone looks cloudy, torn, or sticky.
The holder's color option does not change the cleaning method, but lighter plush colors show stains sooner, so check Coby Cow or Marlow Monkey in daylight before deciding it looks clean.
Step-by-step RaZbuddy cleaning routine
- 1. Separate cleaning zones: Set the RaZbuddy on a clean towel and treat the plush and the JollyPop pacifier as two separate cleaning jobs. Keep a bowl of warm water and a drop of mild soap for the pacifier, and a barely damp cloth for the plush. Checkpoint: your cloth should be damp, not dripping, before it touches the plush.
- 2. Spot-clean the plush: Wipe Coby Cow or Marlow Monkey with the damp cloth using light strokes, working from the head down. For a stained spot, add one small drop of mild soap to the cloth, rub gently, then wipe again with a clean damp cloth to remove residue. Common mistake: scrubbing hard or soaking the plush, which can mat the fabric and leave it slow to dry.
- 3. Wash the JollyPop pacifier: Rinse the silicone nipple and shield in warm water with a little mild soap, then use a soft bottle brush to clean the crevices around the base. Rinse thoroughly until no soap remains. Checkpoint: no slippery film should remain on the silicone after rinsing.
- 4. Sanitize if needed: For extra hygiene during illness or teething, sanitize the pacifier according to the sterilizer or boiling instructions you normally use for silicone pacifiers. Do not boil the plush holder. Common mistake: putting the whole RaZbuddy in boiling water or a sterilizer, which damages the plush.
- 5. Air-dry both parts completely: Blot the plush with a dry towel, reshape it, and let it air-dry in a well-ventilated spot away from direct sun and heat. Stand the pacifier upright so water drains from the nipple. Checkpoint: the plush should feel dry to the touch, including the seams and the attachment point, before your baby uses it again.
- 6. Store clean and reassemble: Once both parts are fully dry, reattach the pacifier and store the RaZbuddy in a clean, dry place. Use a Keep it Kleen Pacifier Holder to keep the nipple off surfaces when you are out. Next step: replace the pacifier if the silicone looks cloudy, torn, or sticky, since cleaning cannot restore worn silicone.
Product facts that affect cleaning
- RaZbuddy Paci/Teether Holder - Coby Cow: The JollyPop pacifier is made in the USA, used in NICUs, and crafted with medical-grade, BPA-free, orthodontic silicone; the RaZbuddy has a durable one-piece construction that reduces choking risk. Because the nipple is medical-grade silicone, it can be washed in warm soapy water and sanitized, while the plush needs gentler spot-cleaning to stay soft.
- RaZbuddy Paci/Teether Holder - Marlow Monkey: The RaZbuddy holder is lightweight and designed as a comfort object, with a one-piece construction for hygiene and reduced choking risk. The one-piece build means you clean around the attachment rather than detaching parts, and the lightweight plush dries faster if you blot it well.
- keep-it-kleen Pacifier Holder Blue: The Keep it Kleen Pacifier Holder is designed to securely hold a pacifier and help maintain cleanliness, and it is compact and portable. Use it as a clean storage spot for the pacifier between washes so the nipple is not resting on a stroller, diaper bag, or counter.
