When choosing the model of baby pacifier, parents should pay attention to the following points

When many parents are taking care of their babies, they actually don’t know that pacifiers also come in different models. Pacifiers come in different sizes, and different pacifier models are used for babies of different ages. In fact, the choice of baby’s pacifier model should be judged according to the age of the child. Not everyone can use the same model of milk powder. Older babies can choose a large one, and younger children can choose a small one.

Model: Small round hole S: suitable for newborns who cannot control the amount of milk yet.

Classification and shape of pacifiers Pacifiers can be divided into simulation pacifiers and ordinary pacifiers in shape. Simulation pacifiers are softer and the overall shape of the pacifier is fuller. The outside of the nipple head is wavy and convex, which can remove tongue coating when drinking milk. The inside is smooth and easy to clean. Because it is very close to breast milk, it is called a simulation pacifier.

Based on size, they can be divided into : standard diameter pacifiers, wide diameter pacifiers. Wide diameter pacifiers are becoming the mainstream choice of people. Based on raw materials, they can be divided into: silicone pacifiers (transparent), rubber pacifiers (yellow, the sulfur content is very easy to exceed the standard). Silicone pacifiers are divided into solid silicone pacifiers and liquid silicone pacifiers. Liquid silicone pacifiers are more transparent and softer than solid silicone, and are currently the most widely used pacifier raw material. The flow rate can usually be divided into 4 flow rates according to the different openings: S, which stands for small flow, is suitable for babies aged 0-3 months; M, which stands for medium flow, is suitable for babies aged 3-6 months; L, which stands for large flow, is suitable for babies aged 6-12 months; +, which stands for cross hole, is suitable for babies over 1 year old.

Medium round hole size M : suitable for babies aged 2-3 months who take too long to suck milk with size S. The amount of milk extracted from this nipple and the number of sucking movements performed are very close to those from sucking a mother's breast. Large round hole size L: suitable for babies who use the above two nipples to feed for too long but the amount is insufficient and who are light in weight. Y-shaped hole: suitable for babies who can control the amount of milk they suck and play while drinking. Cross-shaped hole: suitable for sucking juice, rice noodles or other coarse-grained drinks, and can also be used for feeding.

How to choose pacifier model? Pacifiers suitable for newborns (0-3 months) The physical functions of newborn babies are just beginning to develop, and their sucking ability and self-control ability are weak. When mothers feed their babies with bottles, they should pay special attention to the holes and number of holes on the nipple. A nipple with too large holes or too many holes will cause the milk to flow quickly, and newborn babies with a small esophagus may easily choke or spit up milk due to sucking too quickly or too hard.

Applicable pacifier models : Small round hole The small round hole pacifier has a slow flow rate and can automatically release milk, which is suitable for newborn babies aged 0-3 months who cannot control the amount of milk and flow rate.

Pacifiers suitable for babies aged 3-6 months After 3 months, the baby's sucking ability is enhanced. The S-size nipple has a slow flow rate and can no longer meet the baby's milk sucking requirements. At this time, you should change to a medium-sized pacifier so that the baby can suck milk more smoothly.

Applicable pacifier models : medium size with round hole is suitable for babies aged 3-6 months. In addition, after 4 months, you can start using a cross-hole nipple to suck coarse particle drinks such as rice cereal. Pacifiers suitable for babies over 6 months old Babies over 6 months old have the ability to control the speed and amount of milk sucking by themselves, and their eating speed will also increase at this time. If you use a small or medium-sized pacifier to breastfeed, but the feeding time is too long and the baby is light, you should consider changing to a pacifier with a large round hole.

Applicable pacifier models : Large round hole Large round hole pacifier has a large hole and a fast flow rate. It is suitable for babies over 6 months old who can control the amount of milk they suck. In addition, the baby needs to add complementary food at this time, and can also use a cross-hole or Y-hole nipple to suck coarse-grained drinks such as fruit juice, rice noodles, and cereal. Cross-hole and Y-hole pacifiers are suitable for babies. As babies grow older, their body functions develop and improve, and they can drink milk or eat while playing. And it is also necessary to add complementary foods, such as rice noodles and fruit juice. Coarse-grained drinks like these are relatively thick. If you use an ordinary round-hole nipple, it will easily hinder the baby's sucking and cause resistance to them. The editor suggests that when it comes to the stage of adding complementary foods, mothers should change their baby’s pacifier to a cross-hole or Y-hole one!

The cross-hole nipple can be opened and closed according to the baby's sucking strength, and the feeding flow rate can be adjusted. It can be used to drink coarse-grained drinks such as juice and rice cereal, and can also be used for breastfeeding. The Y-shaped nipple can also be used to suck nutritious rice cereal or milk, and is suitable for babies who can control the amount of milk they suck and play while drinking.

There are differences in the models of pacifiers from different brands. The model identification and applicable baby age of each brand are different. Mothers should pay attention when purchasing! Different types of nipples have different milk flow rates and are suitable for different babies. Take a look at the pacifier models and applicable ages of popular brands to help you find the pacifier that suits your baby faster.