Pacifier is a device of some form that acts as a substitute for mother's breast.It contributes to the satisfaction of sucking reflex and helps in feeding the baby.Perhaps such analog mother's breast - not the best option, but the nipple is still widely used by modern parents worldwide.
Types nipple
Since the inception nipples in the form in which we know it now, manufacturers have tried to make it a more natural shape.Modern pacifiers are able to fully simulate a woman's nipple.At their manufacturing using different materials, they impart the desired shape to make the process of sucking more comfortable and safe.This allows parents to choose the right pacifier optimal for their child.
First of all, all nipples and pacifiers are divided into those that are used for bottles.Modern female breast substitutes are available for children of all ages.They also differ in the material of which are made, and shape.
Depending on the material used in the manufacture, distinguish these types of nipple as silicone and latex.Each of them has its advantages and disadvantages.
Depending on the shape, the nipples are orthodontic and anatomical (physiological).Last issued in the form of bilateral and round pacifiers ("cherry").In addition, each manufacturer to attract the buyer, tries to give his definition of physiology, and so the group can be expanded indefinitely.The sale can be seen at night, soothing, moving nipples, baby pacifiers, performing the function of a thermometer for the introduction of drugs and inhalations.To buy or not such modern tools?It depends on the willingness of parents to experiment and their financial solvency.
Which is better: silicone or latex?
Before stopping the choice on you like a dummy, should carefully examine the properties of the material from which it is made.But regardless of this, any dummy shall comply with safety standards, do not contain toxic and other hazardous substances.
If we take into account the material used in production, the following types of nipple for children:
- latex;
- silicone.
latex pacifiers have a light yellow color, made of rubber, which is environmentally friendly and natural raw materials.These nipples are hard to break, they are soft and elastic.These disadvantages are specific, slightly unpleasant taste and odor that may not like the kid.In addition, the rubber pacifiers eventually become less elastic and glued inside, so they have to be changed frequently.
silicone nipples are made from artificial materials.They are transparent and have no unpleasant taste and odor, long retain their properties.These pacifiers can be boiled, it will not affect their appearance.But they are easily torn and bite babies, so more suitable for babies.
important to choose the nipple was made of high quality silicone and do not harm the health of the baby.
Orthodontic and anatomical teat
Few parents when choosing a pacifier from the first guess the preferences of his child.Often have to offer a number of options not yet manage to find a suitable soother satisfies the requirements of the baby and the recommendations of experts.
Opinion dentists clearly - it is better to choose the form of orthodontic pacifier.It takes the correct position the baby in her mouth, and thus prevents the formation of malocclusion, appearance of a gap between the teeth.
However, this dummy has a specific flattened shape different from the female nipple.That is why it often does not like kids.
Pediatricians although agree with dentists, but still recommend buying pacifiers anatomical shape.But different manufacturers see a female nipple in his own.Therefore distinguish between these types of physiological nipple shape as bilateral, always occupying the correct position in the mouth, round and teardrop-shaped ("cherry").
Selection Criteria pacifiers baby
To facilitate the process of selecting parents nipples were developed basic criteria:
- dummy must comply with the child's age.Too soft nipples are not suitable for children who have already erupted teeth because their kids are easy to crack.
- base of the nipple should have holes to not accumulate underneath the saliva and the skin to breathe, and the recess for the nose is not difficult to breath.
- better to give preference pacifiers known companies.They offer a variety of children's nipple, meets all safety requirements.
- Latex Pacifiers have a short lifespan.They are recommended to be replaced every 4-6 weeks.
- Before you give your baby a pacifier, make sure that it is not damaged, it has a smooth surface without irregularities.
- any, even the most expensive pacifier before use should be boiled for 2-3 minutes.
How to choose a bottle nipple for
Choice nipples for bottles is somewhat different from buying pacifiers.They just made of silicone or latex generally have a physiologic shape that mimics the mother's breast, and are selected according to the age of the child.
Depending on the size, the following types of nipple for bottle:
- 0-6 months;
- 6-18 months;
- 18-36 months.
Moreover, bottle nipples have a different number of openings from one to three.What is best to choose depends on the purpose for which they are intended food use.Milk or water suitable one opening in the nipple for cereals and - two or three holes.
Modern manufacturers are paying particular attention to the health and safety of their small customers.Most babies, preferably in the age of three months, during feeding air swallow, which is why they occur intestinal colic.In order to prevent this unpleasant phenomenon produced nipples with antikolikovym effect.And so the child could suck on a bottle continuously and not choke while eating, created nipples air valve inside.Its mechanism of action is based on the fact that when the baby starts sucking, the valve opens, and when the stops - closes.
pacifier: harm or benefit?
main positive aspect of the use of pacifiers is that the child calms down and meets the sucking reflex.But not all children need this, especially if the mother is nearby and can always offer the breast.Therefore, the use of pacifiers rather obvious to parents, who can stay for a short while in silence and do their business.But prolonged sucking can adversely affect the health of the baby.
Although the manufacturers offer a wide variety of pacifiers, harm from their use is obvious:
- If ingestion of non-nutritive sucking going on the air.Consequently, the child has intestinal colic.
- With prolonged use of pacifiers to suck the kid gets tired, and when it's feeding time, he refuses to take the breast.
- pacifiers contribute to the formation of malocclusion in children and lead to deformation of the teeth.
- When using pacifiers difficult to achieve hygienic cleanliness.Often, despite all preventive measures, it is the source of life of harmful microorganisms.
- Long addictive non-nutritive sucking on it and entails difficulties in the future excommunication.
When to wean the child from the pacifier?
Often parents question arises as to give a pacifier and when to wean the baby from her.In the first case, the answer is ambiguous.Suckling the child is most strongly developed in the age of three months.But you need to look for the child.If he is restless, trying to suck on or near a diaper lying objects, then Dummy need.Some babies are so demanding that the parents tried all existing types of nipple can not find a suitable alternative.In this case, insist it is not necessary, but better try to look for alternative ways to calm the child.
As for weaning pacifier - the best option is gradually to remove the pacifier after six months.And then the first day of the child's birth, he is quite able to do without it, it does not have time to cause substantial harm to its emerging teeth.Otherwise, one and a half years of the child will be formed persistent dependence on the pacifier and the process of weaning will be delayed for a long time.
