If you’re a mom, you know how babies can be with their pacifiers. They are completely attached to them–until suddenly the pacifier mysteriously disappears right when they want or need it most. Sometimes it can feel like a full time job just keeping track of every time your baby drops their pacifier. If you’re tired of chasing your baby’s pacifier, investing in pacifier clips will be a lifesaver. Pacifier clips can be added to any pacifier and clip on to your baby’s clothing, so when they inevitably spit it out, it won’t go flying off into the unknown. 

“Little Amour” custom, handmade pacifier clips (Photo courtesy Christina Ochoa)

“Little Amour” is a Latina owned Instagram shop that specializes in making adorable, handcrafted and custom pacifier clips for your baby. 

“Little Amour” is born

Christina Ochoa. owner and founder of Little Amour (Photo courtesy Christina Ochoa)

“Little Amour” began as a hobby for 23 year old Christina Ochoa. Born and raised in California, Christina graduated from California State University Stanislaus with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration with a concentration in General Business. She began making her pacifier clips in her spare time as gifts for family and friends that were moms or soon-to-be moms. It was a simple, relaxing hobby and a great way to unwind and ease her mind after a long day. 

However, soon her friends and family started encouraging Christina to open her own shop to sell her handmade pacifier clips because they loved them so much. On June 26 of this year, Christina decided to finally give in and go for it! She created her Instagram business account that very day and “Little Amour” was born. 

“I decided to name my small Instagram shop “Little Amour” because I have always had a profound love for children and I like referring to them as my “little loves.” Therefore, I wanted my shop to have a Latin touch since it is Latina owned so that’s how “Amour” came upon,” says Christina. 

Growing a small business during COVID-19

Since July, Christina has been launching new pacifier clips daily. As a small online business launched during the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the biggest obstacles for Christina has been growing her following on Instagram and boosting her sales. 

“I have been patient though and I’m confident that my small business will grow and be successful,” she says. “I also know that this can be normal since I recently opened up my shop and that it takes a lot of time, hard-work, and dedication to keep a business running.” 

BPA-free and made with hewable silicone beads to soothe babies’ sore teething gums (Photo courtesy Christina Ochoa)

Christina is diligent and dedicated to growing her business and overcoming these challenges. You can find her on Instagram, posting daily or in Facebook groups dedicated to supporting local handmade small businesses. These efforts have helped her reach more people and grow her client base. 

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“Hecho con amour”: custom, handmade pacifier clips

“I like to live by the quote ‘Do what you love, and you’ll never work another day in your life’ because that’s exactly what I aspired to do and now I’m doing it,” says Christina. “Handmaking pacifier clips feels like a hobby and not a job because that’s what I love to do. I put my heart and soul into each clip making sure that it is made to perfection for customer satisfaction.” 

Stylish and cute, each pacifier clip is fully customizable (Photo courtesy Christina Ochoa)

Each one of Christina’s handmade pacifier clips is “hecho con amor” and BPA Free and 100% safe for babies. The stylish and natural pacifier clips are made with chewable silicone beads to soothe babies’ sore teething gums.

And of course, every one is “hecho con amor” (Photo courtesy Christina Ochoa)

“I am so eager to achieve success because making pacifier clips is something that I have grown to love and very passionate about. I also like seeing the creativity that each customer has when they request a custom clip,” Christina says.

“Little Amour” pacifier clips are baby approved! (Photo courtesy Christina Ochoa)

Most importantly, she loves receiving pictures of the babies wearing her pacifier clips.  “It brings me so much joy and that’s what motivates me to keep going,” she says.

Shop these adorable handmade pacifier clips at “Little Amour” on Instagram now and never lose your baby’s pacifier again!