Tommee Tippee Essentials Decorated Cherry Soothers 6-18m, 2 each

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Whether you call them dummies, soothers, or pacifiers, some babies take to them straight away, some may take a while to find the right one and some babies will not take to them at all. Dummies can be made of different materials, and there are also different styles of teat. What should you look for when it comes to choosing a dummy for your baby? We’re here to help! How to choose the best dummy for your baby Made from super soft silicone, this soother feels, moves, flexes and stretches just like skin so there’s less chance of confusion when feeding baby from breast or bottle. The natural feel and flex of this breast-like soother, inspired by our award-winning Closer to Nature® teat, provides a reassuring alternative to traditional soothers. Perfect if you’re worried that offering your baby a soother may disrupt breast or bottle feeding. The Breast-like soother shield curves away from baby’s face and offers superior ventilation and extra air flow and prevent the build-up of moisture which helps to protect baby’s delicate skin against irritation.

BPA-free and easy to clean - simply pop in a steriliser, wash by hand or in the dishwasher. We recommend that you replace the soother every month and always at the first signs of damage or weakness. We recommend stopping soother use when your child is older than 36 months.

How to clean your baby’s dummy safely

Ensure that any plastic dummies are BPA-free. From an environmental perspective, it's also worth noting that plastic dummies will take much longer to biodegrade than natural rubber. Natural rubbers are considered ‘non-toxic’ and also often have an ‘all in one’ design which helps to prevent tearing. These soothers are designed and developed by dentists to encourage healthy teeth and jaw development. The 0+ size is perfect for younger babies as they have a smaller teat and shield. The MAM night soothers come in three sizes that go up to 12 months +. They are available in two different materials. One design is made from high quality and environmentally sustainable latex and the other from silicone. They all glow in the dark so it's easy for you to find if your baby spits it out at night. These MAM night soothers also come with a travel case that doubles up as a steriliser box. This can be sterilised for three minutes in the microwave, making it easy to clean your baby's dummy at home and on the go.

With an orthodontic* design, the newborn soothers feature an oval, reverse ortho baglet that is vented meaning it compresses more easily than traditional, air-filled baglets and therefore reduces pressure on baby’s developing teeth and gums. The symmetrical, silicone baglet is fully reversible and has no ‘wrong’ side-up so it will always be placed correctly in your baby’s mouth. Easy to clean, either by hand, or on the top shelf of the dishwasher and suitable for all forms of sterilisation.Silicone is now thought to be safer than plastic. It is also softer than plastic. It is more durable than natural rubbers and latexes and is also more resistant to bacteria than the natural materials. As dummies are used in your baby’s mouth it’s very important to keep them as clean as possible. But this isn't always easy as babies tend to spit them out! There are many different options, such as natural rubber, latex, silicone, and soft plastic," said Bryony. Here is her expert advice on what to consider, and what to look out for when choosing a dummy for your baby.