What Is The Best Pacifier For My Baby? – Being Parents

Although often discussed, the pacifier has become an object adored by children. It has many benefits, but this question often arises:  Which pacifier should I buy for my baby? Here are the best possibilities.

In recent years, different versions have emerged about whether or not the pacifier is useful. Although it is linked to a number of health problems in children, such as shortened breastfeeding or dental complications,  many professional studies reaffirm its benefits for children.

What are they ? Here are the most pointed:

• It calms anxiety  and stress.
• It helps to  find sleep.
• It decreases the risk of sudden death,  especially in infants.
• This stimulates non-nutritive sucking .
• It helps  relieve pain.

In addition,  experts from the Spanish Pediatric Association argue that there is no problem with the use of the pacifier,  as long as it is abandoned before the age of three.

In addition, they claim that their supposed negative consequences on the formation of the dentition are reversible in a very short time.

Recommendations for the use of the pacifier

In the same post, the AEP suggested a few details to consider when offering a pacifier to a baby. This is in addition to other recommendations from official bodies that have legislated on the marketing of this product. The most important are:

• That it is not made of flexible PVC, a  substance prohibited in Spain by the National Institute of Consumption and in other countries as well.
• Do not use it during the first days  of life.
• Recommended use for breastfeeding children (breastfeeding or bottle feeding) to  protect them against the risk of sudden death.

• Maintain the hygiene of the object. The pacifier should be washed with water and neutral soap and sterilized frequently.
• Replace the pacifier every two months.

What’s the perfect pacifier for my baby?

Once the previous doubts – which all parents have day by day – have been resolved, we can deepen the discussion. What are the characteristics of an ideal pacifier for my baby? 

“The experts from the Spanish Pediatric Association say that there is no problem with the use of the pacifier, as long as it is abandoned before the three years”.

In the following list, we present to you the most valued options in the current market. Then  it will depend on your tastes, your baby’s preferences and your economic means to choose the best one. They are all excellent!

1. Philips Avent SCF169 / 28

This eye-catching pacifier is intended for girls between 6 and 18 months. It has a soft anatomical silicone teat and a fixed hygienic cap. It can also be sterilized.

It is available in sets of 2 units at 5.95 euros.

2. Chicco Physio Air

This model is a great option for the little ones in the family. The Chicco Physio Air pacifier is made of silicone and has an innovative shape that performs various functions.

It avoids, for example, the accumulation of saliva thanks to its ergonomic shape. It also has  ventilation holes and rounded edges that allow the baby to suckle better.

This pacifier,  recommended for babies between 6 and 12 months,  is available in packs of two units at 7.45 euros.

3. LOVI Folky

The LOVI Folky model is, without a doubt, a state-of-the-art pacifier. Available in blue or pink,  it has a flexible and dynamic silicone nipple that adapts to the baby’s palate according to his sucking rhythm.

In addition,  it is proven by medical studies that it does not affect the natural sucking reflex,  according to what the manufacturers detail. It does not affect the development of speech and teeth either.

It is sold in a set of two units; its price is 8.95 euros. In addition, each has a pacifier protector.

4. Nuk Freestyle

With an innovative design, these physiological pacifiers offer great advantages:  they are completely hermetic, they have a silicone pacifier and are available in many colors. They also have ventilation holes to prevent irritation due to silicone and their shape prevents any malformation of the teeth.

They are intended for babies six months or younger. The different decoration  patterns  make them suitable for girls and boys. Their price is 8.49 euros and, like the previous ones, they are sold in pairs.

As you can see,  advancements in technology make it possible to create innovative pacifiers with decorative touches that were previously unthinkable. It’s just a matter of trying them out and determining which one your baby prefers.