How often should you change bottles and nipples?

Because the pacifier is a colloidal object, it will affect the baby's oral health if it is often held in the baby's mouth. This is also the reason why many diseases are caused by the mouth. Many children are always in the habit of biting bottles and pacifiers, so bottles and pacifiers must be replaced frequently. Generally, it is best to replace bottles and pacifiers once every 2 to 3 months, and the specific replacement time is based on the degree of damage to the bottles and pacifiers. If they have been bitten to the point of being damaged, they must be replaced in time.

Many new mothers don't know how long their baby's pacifier can be used.

The baby's pacifier needs to be replaced after a period of use and cannot be used forever. Just like toothbrushes and towels, they need to be replaced every once in a while.

How often does it need to be replaced? This issue needs to be considered from several aspects, such as the material of the pacifier, how to disinfect the pacifier regularly, whether the baby has teeth, and many other aspects.

The relationship between pacifier usage time and pacifier material

It is generally best to replace the pacifier every two or three months.

The material of pacifiers is mostly silicone pacifiers, which are further divided into liquid silicone pacifiers and solid silicone pacifiers. Liquid silicone and solid silicone have different hardness and their usage and wear conditions are also different.

Generally speaking, it is recommended to use liquid silicone for 2 months. Since solid silicone is harder, it can be used longer and needs to be replaced about every 3 months.

The relationship between pacifier use time and infant development

Different baby developments also lead to slight differences in how often the pacifier should be changed.

When babies are in the early stages of development and their teeth have not yet grown, the wear and tear on the pacifier is very small, almost no wear and tear. However, as the baby grows older and his teeth grow out, he will unconsciously bite the pacifier. At this time, you should check the pacifier frequently for cracks or damage. If any damage is found, it should be replaced immediately.

Relationship between pacifier usage time and disinfection frequency

The pacifier is a tool for babies to eat. Babies have no teeth and can only rely on the pacifier to suck milk. Therefore, the hygiene of the pacifier is particularly important.

Disinfection should be carried out at least once a day, and can be done by soaking and rinsing in boiling water. The boiling water used for sterilization will age the nipple and make it sticky or swell.

Generally, you can notice discoloration on the surface of the pacifier after more than 2 months, which means that the pacifier is aging. When the pacifier is old, it needs to be replaced in time. It is best not to use a pacifier for more than three months.

The relationship between pacifier usage time and pacifier wear

The pacifier will wear out during use. If the pacifier becomes thinner and less firm, it should be replaced.

Mothers can pull the nipple head hard, and a good nipple should bounce back to its original shape. If the nipple head does not bounce back, the nipple should be replaced.

If the hole in the nipple becomes larger and breast milk or cow's milk flows out of the nipple in streams, the nipple should be replaced.

Also, if the pacifier is bitten by the baby's teeth, it should be replaced immediately to avoid affecting the baby's oral health.

How to choose a pacifier

The models of pacifiers are divided into 1-stage, 2-stage, 3-stage, and X-type. Different models correspond to different milk flows. Choosing the right pacifier model can ensure that the baby does not choke on milk or feed for too long.

Before each use, you should check whether the pacifier is deformed or damaged. If it is damaged, replace it in time.

Therefore, it is advisable to prepare a few more pacifiers at home in case of emergency.

There are also soothing pacifiers, which many babies like very much.

A pacifier can be put in the baby's mouth when taking the baby out, and the baby can also grind his teeth.

There are many choices and shapes of pacifiers now. It is very cute to see a baby with a cute pacifier in his mouth.