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But since silicone is a synthetic material and sometimes undergoes chemical treatments, some parents prefer a more natural material like latex rubber made from the sap of rubber trees. To reduce the risk of confusion, pediatricians recommend waiting until breastfeeding is well established—around three or four weeks old—before introducing pacifiers or bottles.

This soft, medical-grade silicone pacifier is used in most hospitals. The rounded nipple is the same shape no matter what side your baby sucks no having to flip it over to be in the correct position. Some parents swear by this Danish-made natural pacifier. Opening a Loui pacifier feels like a little gift in itself. Packaged in a beautiful matte gray box with a clear peekaboo window, this beautifully minimalist pacifier is about as cool as it comes.

And the better news? Your little one will likely agree. If you have Dr. Part pacifier, part snuggly stuffed animal, WubbaNubs are pure genius. Orthodontic dummies are also a favourite with experts since they take away pressure from the child's gums and teeth - using them shouldn't hinder your child's mouth and jaw development.

The orthodontic shape can also mimic the mother's nipple, so is a good choice for a newborn that's breastfeeding. Enjoyed our roundup of the best newborn dummies? Need some more parenting supplies? We've got a whole parenting section for you to browse. Looking for more newborn essentials for your little one? We've rounded up the best newborn nappies available.

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Rebecca Ciaramidaro. Last updated: 20 November On a personal level, we introduced a baby bottle with natural rubber teats and a dummy at around 4 weeks old. Our son experienced no reduction in his ability to feed, and was fed with a combination of expressed milk from a glass bottle, combined with breastfeeding until 2 years old.

He began to reject his dummy at around 9-months old, refusing it for bedtimes and at this point, we made the decision to remove it entirely with surprisingly little protestation! A symmetrical or round teat shape would be best for a breastfed baby as these dummy shapes are most similar to that of a natural nipple. Baby dummies come in different shapes and sizes, and the age range varies with different brands. Choose the size which corresponds to your child's age, as teat sizes get slightly bigger for older babies as they grow.

For example our FRIGG pacifiers with natural rubber teats come in size 1 which is suitable for m and size suitable from m. If the dummy size is incorrect, you may find that your baby is not soothed.

It is best to change the size or style of the dummy during the day so you can observe how your little one takes to the change. Regularly cleaning and sterilising your baby's dummy is really important to stave off viruses and bacteria. It is particularly important for younger babies as their immune systems are immature and still developing.

Before a new pacifier is used, it should be thoroughly cleaned then sterilised by either i mmersing the soother in a sterilising solution used for baby bottles, breast pump parts etc or by b oiling the dummy in water for 5 min. Then let it cool down, and with clean hands empty out any water from inside the dummy teat by pressing it gently before use. Choosing a baby dummy that is made from a one-piece design such as the HEVEA natural rubber pacifier, means there are no joints or cracks where dirt and bacteria can accumulate.

Regular soothers usually have a crevice where the teat and shield come together, which can be difficult to keep clean. Always make sure baby's dummy is clean before use and check that the teat is undamaged. It's important to discard of a dummy at the first signs of damage or weakness.

This is vital to ensure the safety of your baby. If when you pull the teat there are any splits or changes it should be discarded.