Young parents know something about it: It is not easy to find oneself in the baby department to choose the first accessories for babies. The baby pacifier and bottle are no exception to this rule: if the task seems simple, it is, in reality, much more difficult than it seems.

Size of the pacifier, quality of the material, shape which pacifier to choose for baby?

Sucking on the thumb is a natural and comforting reflex for infants. However, over time, this can affect the development of his teeth and become problematic. To avoid bad habits from early childhood, some parents therefore prefer to offer a pacifier. Indeed, you should know that, unlike the thumb, anatomical and physiological pacifiers allow the proper development of the jaw . It is therefore a good alternative for babies who cannot yet do without the sucking reflex.

The size of a baby pacifier

It is important to choose the baby pacifier according to his age : 1st age pacifier from 0 to 6 months , 2nd age pacifier from 6 to 18 months and 3rd age baby pacifier for 18 months and over. This is not too complicated: the recommended age is indicated on the packaging of baby pacifiers. The size of the pacifier must therefore change as the child grows, so that it remains perfectly adapted to his mouth. There are even pacifiers for premature babies .

The material of the pacifier

Regarding the material of the pacifier, two alternatives are offered to parents: rubber or silicone.

Rubber pacifier: this is the “traditional” pacifier . The material is naturally soft , but still has a characteristic smell and taste. Rubber also tends to deteriorate faster than silicone and can cause allergies.
Silicone pacifier: more recent, this pacifier is characterized by a neutral taste and odor, but also by greater rigidity. It is stronger , easier to clean than the rubber baby pacifier and without risk of allergy.

Both of these materials may be suitable for a toddler. The ideal is therefore to offer these two types of pacifiers to baby to see which he prefers. Silicone pacifiers are now the most common.

You should know that all parents are not recommended to give a pacifier to a child after the age of 4.

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