PACIFIER GUIDE
Welcome to the world of parenthood! Now, let's talk about pacifiers, binkies, dummies, dokies, soothers or what name you uses for those magical little items that can bring peace and quiet to both you and your baby. Here's how to pick the perfect one.
THE GREAT PACIFIER EXPERIMENT
Every baby has their own pacifier preferences, so we suggest starting with our Trial Trio- Pack of pacifiers and letting your baby decide which teat shape they like best. Or if you like to decide, we have some more insights to the various shapes below.
We offer three popular teat shapes: orthodontic, round, and symmetrical. Our pacifiers are made from 100% natural rubber, which is soft, flexible, bite-resistant, and compostable. (Good for baby and the planet!) Just a heads-up: if you have any latex allergies, you should steer clear of our products.
Once your baby picks their favorite, you can transition from our 0+ months pacifiers to the ones designed for 3-36 months. And for hygiene reasons, remember to replace pacifiers every 6-8 weeks.
WHY USE A PACIFIER?
THE UPSIDES
- Better Than Thumb-Sucking: Pacifiers are easier on future tooth development compared to thumb-sucking. Plus, you can toss a pacifier when it’s time to wean, but you can’t exactly throw away a thumb!
- SIDS Protection: Some studies suggest that pacifiers might help reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
THE DOWNSIDES
- Breastfeeding Blunders: Misusing pacifiers can interfere with breastfeeding, so make sure that it is working before offering the pacifier to the newborn.
- Dental Dilemmas: Overuse can lead to cavities and overbites. However as our natural rubber pacifiers are very soft and malleable we haven’t seen any examples of this.
- Ear Issues: There’s a potential link between pacifier use and ear infections.
- Safety Concerns: Homemade pacifiers, sweetened pacifiers, or ones tied around a baby’s neck are not safe. Stick to the real deal for your baby’s safety.
THE DO`S & DONT`S OF PACIFIERS
DO
- Wait until breastfeeding is fully established before introducing a pacifier. (Unless your little one is in the hospital and needs some comfort.)
- Check if your baby is hungry, tired, or bored before offering a pacifier. Address these needs first.
- Sterilize by boiling for 5 minutes before first use and wash with hot, soapy water after each use.
- Inspect for cracks or tears regularly and replace every two months.
DON`T
- Never dip the pacifier in sugar or honey—this can cause cavities
- Avoid DIY pacifiers and clips
- Don’t let your child walk around with a pacifier all day—it might hinder their speech development.
- Never let your baby chew on a pacifier—it could break and become a choking hazard.
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