Silicone Pacifier (3 months+)

Dummies come in various sizes and shapes, and it's important to find the right one for your baby – if you choose to use one at all.

A dummy that is the wrong size for your child will be hard for them to use and can affect tongue and teeth placement. Dummies usually come with a recommended age – in the case of Haakaa soothers, they'll be marked as either 0–3 months or three months+. Choosing which one will suit your baby comes down to various factors, not just their age, so use your judgment. If the dummy looks a little small, it might be time to move up. If it's too big for your baby to use comfortably (e.g., they can't fit it in their mouth properly), you might need to go back to a smaller size.

There are a couple of things to look out for when buying a dummy. The shield should be at least 3.5cm wide so your baby can't fit the whole thing in their mouth. It should also have at least two ventilation holes in the shield to help allow airflow and a sturdy, easy-grip ring so that you can quickly remove the dummy if necessary. Finally, one-piece dummies are the safest option, as multi-part dummies carry the risk of breaking apart. Luckily, our Haakaa dummies meet every single one of these points!

We have several options when you're looking for dummies:

• Newborn Silicone Dummy – specifically designed for our very smallest babies, aged from newborn to three months. Made of one solid piece of food-grade silicone, this dummy is not only soft and gentle but contains no joints, cracks or edges that can harbour bacteria. It's easy to clean and sterilise, and features a traditional teat shape and U-shaped design to promote natural breathing through the nose.
• Silicone Flexi-Dummy and Diamond/Round Holder Set – made from a single piece of soft and flexible 100% food-grade silicone so that no separate parts can be pulled off. The flared shield curves away from the nose and cheeks, helping prevent dummy rash. It also comes with a holder to help keep the dummy from falling to the ground when you're out and about! Remember to detach the holder from the dummy and store it out of reach when you put your baby to bed, and only keep it attached when your child is under close supervision. Suitable for children three months+.
• Silicone Dummy (orthodontic teat) – suitable for babies three months+, the orthodontic teat makes it ideal for exclusively breastfed babies (depending on their preferences, of course). For older children, the slightly larger ring makes it much easier for them to grip and put back in their mouths should they drop it.

Remember, though – even if you've tried a whole range of different dummies, you may find that your child simply doesn't like any of them. That is perfectly normal. While many babies like the comfort of sucking on a dummy, plenty of children never take to them at all, or there may only be one specific type of dummy your baby likes. It's all a matter of trying everything and figuring out what your baby likes, doesn't like, or just what works for your unique set of circumstances.

We have several options when you're looking for dummies.

• Newborn Silicone Dummy – designed for littlies aged from newborn to three months. Made from a single piece of food-grade silicone, it is soft and gentle and contains no joints, cracks or edges that can harbour bacteria. It's easy to clean and sterilise and features a traditional teat shape and U-shaped design to promote easy, natural breathing through the nose.
• Silicone Flexi-Dummy and Diamond/Round Holder Set – like all of our dummies, this is made from a single piece of soft and flexible 100% food-grade silicone so that no separate parts can be pulled off. The flared shield curves away from the nose and cheeks, helping prevent dummy rash. It also comes with a holder to help keep the dummy from falling to the ground when you're out and about! Remember to detach the holder from the dummy, store it out of reach when you put your baby to bed, and only keep it attached when your child is under close supervision. Suitable for children three months+.
• Silicone Dummy (orthodontic teat) – mimics the shape of a mother's nipple. The U-shaped design promotes natural breathing through the nose and is suitable for babies from three months+. The orthodontic teat is ideal for exclusively breastfed babies (depending on their preferences). For older children, the slightly larger handle makes it much easier to grip and put back in their mouths should they drop it.