Already 200 years ago in Europe, children were soothed with a pacifier. And only in the first half of the 20th century, it was recognized as an outdated, unpleasant and unhygienic habit that must be eradicated. In the past few years, the favor of parents and pediatricians for the nipple has returned. However, there are many opponents who consider pacifier sucking more pernicious than thumb sucking.

IMPORTANT!
There is no clear evidence that the use of a pacifier contributes to malocclusion. The correct bite depends on many factors, and it is unfair to blame only the nipple for this. If you use a pacifier wisely, then there should be no negative consequences.
Benefits of using a pacifier:
The dummy satisfies the baby's need for sucking. An unmet need for sucking can, at an older age (after 3 years), cause neuroses and other unfavorable psychological conditions. The main purpose of the nipple is to calm down. It creates a feeling of security and comfort that is necessary for the baby. The nipple is a protection against stress.
It has a beneficial effect on the passage of gases and intestinal colic.
Active sucking contributes to the development of the baby's jaws, and the pacifier also participates in this.
Babies who sleep with a pacifier in their mouths are more likely to wake up on their own when they have difficulty breathing. If a child has a dummy in his mouth, he cannot nuzzle into bed and suffocate. In addition, there is a hard lump on the palate in the mouth. most often they sleep on their backs, and this reduces the risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome).
Dummy selection
Choose the pacifier that suits your baby best, not the prettiest and most expensive one.
For the smallest, transparent silicone rubber teats are best. After the appearance of the baby's teeth, it is recommended to switch to a soft latex nipple, which has less effect on the growth of teeth.
The pacifier consists of a nipple, a protective disc (mouthpiece) and a ring. All of these parts vary in material, shape and size. Offer your baby several options, let him choose the dummy that he likes.
What pacifiers are
Latex nipples
Latex nipples are easier to suck as they are softer. This will suit weak and "lazy" babies. These nipples are more elastic, which makes it harder to bite through latex than silicone.
IMPORTANT! Under the influence of light and during sterilization, latex deteriorates quite quickly. The nipple darkens, begins to stick together and collapse. Therefore, you need to change latex pacifiers frequently - after about 2-3 weeks.
Silicone nipples
Silicone nipples are tighter and more elastic, less prone to deformation. They last longer than latex ones. They are tasteless and odorless. Such nipples can be safely sterilized. Silicone is easier to bite through, and some babies may even bite off a piece of the nipple, which is very dangerous. In contrast to latex, there have been no cases of allergic reactions to silicone.
IMPORTANT!
Silicone nipples are recommended to be changed once every 4–5 weeks, even if there is no damage to the nipples, while latex nipples should be changed once every 2–3 weeks.
Cherry round nipple pacifiers (with ball end)
These pacifiers are the same on all sides, so the baby can put the pacifier in his mouth as he wants. You don't have to worry about it being positioned incorrectly there.
Drop nipples
These nipples are slightly flattened. They are similar to mother's breasts during feeding. Such nipples occupy a minimum of space in the mouth between the palate and the tongue. Thanks to their symmetrical shape, these pacifiers will always be in the correct position in the mouth.
Orthodontic nipples
In such nipples, the tip is slightly flattened and beveled at an angle. This shape does not interfere with the correct formation of the maxillofacial apparatus in the child.
IMPORTANT!
Make sure that the nipple is in the baby's mouth with the beveled side down.
Mouthpiece
The mouthpiece is the base of the pacifier that holds the nipple. Lip pads are round and oval (they can be made in the shape of a "heart", that is, with an upper cutout for the baby's nose or a "butterfly", when there are cutouts both at the top and at the bottom, so it does not matter which side to put the pacifier in your mouth ).
Oval mouthpiece considered physiological, since the pacifier fits the face more tightly and does not stick out. It is important that such a mouthpiece has enough ventilation holes through which air will pass to the skin and excess saliva come out, otherwise irritation may appear around the mouth.
Classic round mouthpieces usually straight or curved "from the face". Therefore, they are ventilated and suitable for everyone. The mouthpiece can be simple or bright, decorated with a pattern or made in the form of a flower or a funny little animal's face. IMPORTANT! Make sure the attachment is secure so that the nipple does not pop out of the pacifier when your baby is sucking on it.

Ring

The “smart” pacifiers have the ring, as well as the mouthpiece, decorated with plot images. Toddlers like to look at pictures, hold a dummy by the ring and scratch their teeth on it. The ring can be used to attach the pacifier to clothing.

IMPORTANT! Make sure that the ring is securely fastened.

Night pacifiers
The purpose of the night pacifiers is to allow the baby to rest calmly and take a comfortable position while sleeping. Night pacifiers are made as streamlined as possible - with a mouthpiece that follows the contours of the face or straight. Many of them do not have a ring, or one small one, does not go beyond the mouthpiece and during sleep is pressed against it, fixing with a click. There are night pacifiers with luminescent rings that glow in the dark with a greenish-bluish glow.
Rattle dummy
A rattle pacifier can be useful for babies 4 months and older. A child can not only use it for its intended purpose, but also be able to look at it, twirl it in handles, wave it. In response, she will quietly "sound" and amuse the child.

Movable pacifiers
The peculiarity of this pacifier is a movable nipple, which the child needs to "suck" out of the base, where it seeks to return. Such movements of the pacifier accurately reproduce the movements of the mother's breast during the sucking of the baby. Pleasantly tired, as a result, the baby calms down faster and sleeps better. This model also has one more feature - silicone nipples on the nipple, about which the baby is happy to massage the gums and scratch the teeth. Soothers with a movable nipple are available in 2 sizes ("0+" and "6+") and in 3 versions - "cherry", anatomical and orthodontic.

Pacifier size
Choose a pacifier for your baby in accordance with his age. The size ranges of pacifiers from different manufacturers can vary greatly. There are different sizes of pacifiers for babies up to 3 months, 3-6 months and 6-12 months. There are pacifiers specially sized for premature and frail babies. These pacifiers have a very small and soft nipple - "cherry", a small lightweight mouthpiece.
Medical "curative" pacifiers
In appearance, these pacifiers are almost indistinguishable from conventional pacifiers. However, the design of each of them has its own peculiarity, which turns the pacifier into a thermometer, drug dispenser, inhaler, and even into a device for carrying out physiotherapy procedures.

IMPORTANT!
"Special pacifiers" are not intended for everyday use, they are used for a short time, only when necessary.
Dummy thermometer
The pacifier-thermometer is a pacifier with a silicone or latex pacifier, in which an electronic temperature-sensitive sensor is built-in. In order to measure the temperature, you just need to let the baby suck on the pacifier for 3-5 minutes. You will then hear a beep and the result will appear on the digital display located in the mouthpiece. The thermometer pacifier cannot be sterilized or washed in hot water. It should be washed regularly with warm boiled water and soap and then rinsed thoroughly.

IMPORTANT!
The thermometer readings will be inaccurate if the child is forced to breathe through his mouth (if he has a stuffy nose), if the baby cries or sucks, not pressing the tongue tightly enough to the nipple.
Soother - medication dispenser
This pacifier is intended only for administering liquid medication to your child. The pacifier has a built-in reservoir for the medication. While sucking, it will flow out through the hole in her orthodontic silicone nipple.
Soother inhaler
This pacifier is used to treat colds and to improve overall well-being for colds. A cotton swab moistened with an inhalation agent is placed in a special container for the pacifier, and the hinged perforated lid is closed. It is necessary to give the dummy to the child in such a way that the holes of the lid are strictly at the top - under the baby's nose. Then he will suck the pacifier and at the same time inhale the healing vapors.

IMPORTANT!
Means for inhalation must be prescribed by a doctor!
Anti-virus pacifier "Doctor Light"
Thanks to this device, it is possible at home to irradiate the oral cavity and larynx of a child with a certain spectrum of blue light, which has a therapeutic effect. The nipple is used for the treatment and prevention of acute respiratory infections, to relieve pain and inflammation of the gums during teething, helps in the treatment of thrush. The Doctor Light pacifier is non-separable, so the baby cannot accidentally break it or turn it on on its own. The LED dummy cannot be boiled. It must be protected from drops and bumps.

IMPORTANT!
Talk to your doctor about the use of this nipple.
Accessories

The pacifier must be kept clean, not only at home, but also outside it. Therefore, pacifiers are convenient, equipped with a protective cap, which is put on the nipple and snaps into the mouthpiece. You can store the pacifier in a plastic box. Many manufacturers produce containers for storing pacifiers. It is useful to purchase a special chain, strap or strap for the pacifier. With their help, you will attach it to the child's clothes. The holder's clasp can be made in the form of a beautiful and bright children's brooch with a safe pin or clip lock. The brooch fixes the pacifier more reliably, so the baby will not be able to tear it off on his own. But if during the game the child accidentally hooks on something with the tape, then the clip of the clip will simply unfasten and come off, and the child will not suffer.

Helpful hints
Before you pay for your chosen dummy, check it. If it is not packed, not only inspect it, but also feel and smell it. Its texture should be uniform, there should be no damage or deformation. Squeeze it with your fingers and see if it is elastic at the same time. Sticking and air transmission are inadmissible. Pay attention to the plastic fittings. It must be smooth, without burrs, otherwise the baby may be scratched on them. Check that all components are securely connected to each other. If the latex is dark brown, and the pacifier smells like rubber or plastic, refuse the purchase.
Packaged pacifiers are preferable, since the packaging indicates the manufacturer, the size of the pacifier, and the necessary recommendations for its care. However, you are unlikely to be able to check such a dummy in a store.
The baby should have at least 2-3 pacifiers at the same time. Then you will always have a clean pacifier in stock, if your favorite nipple is lost or deteriorated somewhere, the child will not mourn sadly.
The purchased pacifier must be thoroughly washed and sterilized (if possible) before the first use.

The rules for caring for newborns are adamant: in the first months of life, the child must live in an environment that is close to sterile. So, for example, baby pacifiers should not be reused, licked by an adult, or given to a baby if it falls to the floor. They must be sterilized before use. And there are not so few ways to do this.

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The requirement to sterilize baby nipples makes sense. After all, there are a lot of bacteria on the floor, sofas and other surfaces, many of which are pathogenic (and the quality of cleaning has nothing to do with it). The baby's immunity is not yet ready to resist all these microbes. Therefore, it is worth helping the baby gradually adapt. This means that it is worth actively sterilizing the nipples while the baby is still in the crib.

How to sterilize nipples

The easiest way to sterilize, which is available to everyone, be it a man, woman or grandparents. To sterilize the pacifier, put water in a small saucepan and put it on fire. When it boils, dip the nipple in it and simmer for a couple of minutes. Everything, the nipple is disinfected.

Do not be afraid that the nipple will not withstand such high temperatures. Pacifiers are made of materials that are designed specifically for sterilization and boiling

You can save time by using a steamer to sterilize the pacifier. Pour water into the bottom, place the teat on one of the levels and turn on the appliance for 2-3 minutes. The teat will quickly become sterile under the steam.

Alternatively, you can treat the nipples in a special bottle sterilizer. In such devices, the pacifiers are disinfected under an ultraviolet lamp. This method, on the one hand, is more convenient in that you do not need to bother with water - pour, pour, dry the device. On the other hand, the ultraviolet lamp also has an additional bactericidal effect.

In case you need a nipple urgently or you just don’t really want to suffer with all the constructions for sterilization, you can just turn on the kettle, wait for it to boil, and hold the nipple over the steam.

Experts say this is not 100% germ-free. However, sterilizing a pacifier like this is better than nothing at all.

There is another option for sterilizing the nipple in the microwave. But only it is not suitable for every type of pacifier. Therefore, be sure to read the information on the packaging so that you do not accidentally send something that is not intended for it into the microwave. Otherwise, you risk getting an extremely unexpected result.

What to consider when sterilizing a nipple

For newborn babies, new nipples are usually bought (and not used those that are inherited). They are usually either rubber or plastic. Remember that you can sterilize rubber in any way convenient for you. But with plastic ones it is more difficult. Not all methods can be applied to them. What kind of sterilization methods are suitable for such nipples, it is better to consult with the sellers or representatives of the manufacturer.

Before the first use, be sure to prepare the pacifier. Preparation includes washing the teat in a soapy solution, followed by sterilization in accordance with all the rules. And you can't wait with it.

The main question that arises for young mothers is how long it takes to ideally boil the nipple and whether 2-3 minutes will not be enough. Experts assure that this time will be quite enough. The bacteria are not viable enough to last even a minute.

How many mothers think that this process - nipple sterilization - will continue indefinitely. However, in fact, everything, including this, passes rather quickly. And after that, even the warmest memories of these endless boils remain.

It is often allowed to follow the following picture: a baby spits out a pacifier, it lands on the blanket, and the mother, without further ado, picks it up and shoves it into the baby's mouth. And tea on a pacifier already contains a considerable number of bacteria. And by doing the same, you increase their number and expose your baby to the threat of stomatitis.

Instructions

1. For an experienced woman, there is no snag - how to sterilize pacifiers... This process has not changed over the years and does not take a lot of time. But, before everyone, remember one primitive thing: there should be several pacifiers and it is necessary to keep them in clean dishes.

2. The easiest sterilization method is boiling. Pour a little water into a small, clean saucepan, bring it to a boil and immerse it in the water pacifiers for a few minutes. After that, take them out, and, placing them on a cleanly washed plate, wait until they dry. Everything, pacifiers ready to eat.

3. If you are in a hurry or you don't have a dream and time to boil pacifiers, there is an alternative: boil the kettle and hold the dummy for a few seconds over the steam. Of course, this procedure does not give one hundred percent guarantee of sterilization, but still better than nothing.

4. You will not have a question how to sterilize pacifiers if you have a steamer in your home. It is enough if, after filling the container with water, you set the timer for 2-3 minutes.

5. Now on sale it is allowed to find special sterilizers for nipples and bottles. Get one of them and make your job easier. Sterilization in these devices takes place under the influence of an ultraviolet lamp, which, as it is known, copes well with microorganisms. Sterilization time every 3 minutes.

6. Some moms handle pacifiers in the microwave oven. However, this treatment is not suitable for all types of pacifiers.

7. Pacifiers are not only rubber, but also plastic. Not all sterilization methods are suitable for plastic pacifiers. Consequently, when purchasing a dummy, ask the seller what material it is made of, and which processing method is more suitable for it than each one.

A zealous mother invariably remembers how many times a child needs to be fed so that he sleeps well and grows up joyful. To achieve this goal, every mother knows one little secret - how to properly sterilize nipples so that the baby's food is healthy.

Instructions

1. To avoid misunderstandings in the kitchen with utensils, get a special saucepan in which you will boil water only to sterilize the nipple. Aluminum or enameled dishes are absolutely suitable for excellent disinfection.

2. Submerge the bottle in boiling water later in the feeding procedure. Try to make sure that the entire water gets into the inside of the bottle. Don't give microorganisms a reason to find a breeding ground.

3. If you are worried that you can distract yourself from boiling the bottle and it will melt in a saucepan, put a gauze in several layers in the bottle. The gauze will absorb the melted mixture from nipples, bottles or pacifiers. There will be less work.

4. How long it will take to sterilize nipples, it is allowed to learn only with practice. The sterilization time depends not only on the type of bottle or pacifier, but also on the material from which they are made. And the degree of clogging also matters.

5. Remember that pediatricians recommend sterilizing the pacifier every time the baby drops it. Probably, pour boiling water over the nipple all the time before giving it to the baby again. Do not forget that even if you monitor the sterility of your home in the most careful way, microorganisms will invariably be found on the floor. Microorganisms from the nipple, according to pediatricians, are often the reason for the origin of dysbacteriosis, diathesis and absolutely unforeseen infections. Exclusively monitor the sterility of everyone that gets into the child's mouth, if there are animals in the house.

6. When you go for the saucepan, look for an excellent clear container for storing pacifiers. At night, he can do a lot for you. Also place a couple of spare sterilized bottles next to the bed overnight.

All mother wants to give the child the best, and sometimes, out of love for the baby, she is ready to buy half of the store. But spending money on a few expensive electrical appliances for baby care is not at all necessary. A steamer is a universal thing: it is allowed to cook the 1st complementary food in it and sterilize bottles .

You will need

• steamer, tongs, clean bottle container, clean towel.

Instructions

1. Not all mothers manage to establish breastfeeding, and then a bottle of infant formula comes to support. At first it may seem to you that to feed from bottles much easier: you do not need to follow the diet of a nursing mother, and any mature family member can feed the baby in your absence, but not everything is so easy. It is important to understand that unnatural feeding of a baby implies no less responsibility, now the baby will not receive fresh and sterile milk from your breast. The first six months of a baby's life will need sterilization of bottles with boiling support or the use of a special electric sterilizer.

2. You can save money by purchasing a delightful steamer helper. It is easy to sterilize in it bottles, nipples and pacifiers. And when your baby is older, you will use the steamer to cook vegetables for your baby's first food. Or maybe you have a steamer closer, but you did not know that bottles is it allowed to sterilize in it?

3. The steamer can easily accommodate several standard or wide bottles. If bottles high, it is allowed to remove the additional section of the steamer, freeing up space in height. If bottles fit in height on the bottom shelf, then on top you can easily place pacifiers and nipples.

4. First, wash thoroughly bottles and nipples with a brush. It is allowed to use a special detergent for washing children's dishes. Significantly, so that there are no traces of the milk mixture left inside the bottles.

5. Pour water into the special compartment of the steamer. Put bottles on the lower section of the steamer with the necks down, so that the steam can easily penetrate inside. Do not put it bottles too tight to each other.

6. 5-7 minutes is a good time for sterilization. But you can increase the time to 10-12 minutes for your own peace of mind. At the end of the program, pull out bottles and place them in a clean container with boiling water. Cover the container with a lid or clean towel.

7. According to the same thesis in steamer it is allowed to sterilize a manual breast pump, milk collection bags, teethers and other items.

8. After a few months, it will be rather primitive for you to pour boiling water over the bottle, and you will not regret the money wasted on the sterilizer. The steamer will be the right helper in the preparation of appetizing and healthy food.

Useful advice
Some people are comfortable with keeping clean, sterile bottles right inside the steamer. Brush off condensation from the lid and cover the steamer with a clean cloth or lid.

Tip 4: How to sterilize baby bottles in the microwave

Sterilizing baby bottles is an important part of positive baby care. At the present time, it is allowed to sterilize bottles in several ways.

You will need

• -water;
• -steel;
• -sterilizer;
• - antiseptic tablets;
• -microwave.

Instructions

1. The usual method is boiling water sterilization, which involves collecting all bottles, pacifiers and other baby accessories that need to be sterilized. Rinse them thoroughly with warm water and soap in order to remove the remains of baby milk, formula and other food products. Rinse. Pour clean cold water into a saucepan and boil. Take turns to lower the bottles into boiling water and leave there for 3-5 minutes. Take out the bottles, turn it upside down, allow to cool and use as directed.

2. Sterilizing bottles in an electric steam sterilizer Place the bottles there. As usual, the sterilization time does not exceed 10 minutes. It is allowed to place about 6-8 bottles in the sterilizer at a time.

3. Sterilization in the microwave Pour cold water into the glassware, put the bottles there and put it in the microwave, setting the highest power. Sterilization will be completed in 6-8 minutes. For these purposes, it is allowed to use a special microwave steam sterilizer. Put bottles in it, pour the required amount of water and put in the oven at the power indicated by the manufacturer in the instructions.

4. Sterilizing bottles in cold water To do this, you need to purchase special antiseptic tablets from the pharmacy and dissolve them in water. Place the bottles in the solution so that it covers them completely and leave for 30-40 minutes. In this solution, it is allowed to keep bottles for no more than one day.

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Useful advice
Open the steam sterilizer with great care in order to avoid burns. It is necessary to remove the bottle from the water or the sterilizer with kitchen tongs, so as not to burn yourself.

By the age of 2-3, many mothers begin to wonder if it is time to wean the baby from the nipple. By the age of 3, the baby has many fascinating addictions and affairs, and therefore it will be easier to say goodbye to the dummy. But some children can throw tantrums or scandals.

Instructions

1. You should gradually wean your baby off the nipple. it is not worth using harsh methods. Smearing the nipple with mustard, forcibly taking away or cutting off the tip of the nipple will not lead to anything great.

2. Abruptly abandoning a pacifier can make a child nervous, irritable, and capricious. And he will be zealous to look for a replacement for her - to suck a finger or the edge of a duvet cover.

3. Up to 2 years old, it will be difficult for a child to part with a pacifier. And consequently, after reaching this age, he can more closely realize what his parents want from him.

4. Make sure not to give your baby a pacifier during the day. But before going to bed, it may still be required.

5. Come up with a story why you need to say goodbye to the nipple. Let's say a gnome comes in in the morning and takes a pacifier, and gives it back in the evening.

6. Try to explain to the child that he is more mature, and the nipple is for babies.

7. If the child cannot refuse his pacifier in any way, then show a little patience. Anyway, the moment of goodbye to the nipple will ever come.

The whole mother must decide for herself whether she needs to accustom her child to such a habit as a dummy. Then you will have to wean the tea, and the more the child is dependent on this thing, the more painful the separation will be. Is it necessary to stress the baby unnecessarily, or is it allowed to easily do without a pacifier ?!

Dummy- this is such a small child's object, needed to satisfy the sucking reflex in the baby. Not to be confused in any way with a nipple - it is needed to suck the liquid out of the bottle.

Earlier, during the times of the USSR, the whole child from the first days of life was accustomed to a dummy. And now they are not even allowed to be used in all maternity hospitals. At the current time, many mothers are thinking: is it necessary to teach in order to wean them later? Like a child with a pacifier in his mouth, which means he is busy with something. Many kids charmingly dispense with this feature. This applies exclusively to babies who are breastfeeding. They satisfy each of their sucking reflexes while eating, and therefore ideally do not need a pacifier. Mom's breast replaces both a pacifier and a bottle, and is also a great sedative.

But artificial people often walk around with a dummy, and even up to 2-3 years. This problem can be solved by buying a bottle with a nipple that resembles a mother's nipple. And then the baby will slowly eat and satisfy the sucking reflex at the same time.

There are babies who love toe suck. In the first days of their life, about all the crumbs do this, but over time, many forget about this crappy habit. But there are those who do not take their big finger out of their mouth for several more years. It is at such moments that a dummy comes to support. Still, it's better.

The dummy helps many crumbs to calm down, fall asleep, this only concerns a walk. But it is not necessary to teach a child to be with this thing 24 hours a day. Now, in general, there is a judgment that a dummy negatively affects the formation of speech and bite. But this is not the case. Many adults grew up with tea during the Soviet era, when a dummy was indispensable from the first days. And there are very few with a bad bite. The same applies to the formation of the speech unit.

If, nevertheless, you decide to give a dummy for any reason to your child, then you need to choose an excellent quality, do not forget to wash or sterilize it continuously, and also acquire new ones in a timely manner. And in general, it's cooler to have 2-3 pieces in case of a fall or unexpected loss.

Note!
Today, you can purchase both ordinary pacifiers - cherries, and orthodontic pacifiers, in addition to the total, pacifiers are divided into day pacifiers with a ring for attaching a tape and night pacifiers with a special shape of the outer ring that does not prevent the child from sleeping on his tummy.

Useful advice
How to choose a baby pacifier. e Almost every baby loves to suck on a pacifier. It calms him down, calms him down, satisfies the sucking reflex. Immediately after the birth of the baby, the young mother needs to buy a pacifier. Let's try to understand the huge number of varieties of baby nipples - pacifiers.

Already 200 years ago in Europe, children were soothed with a pacifier. And only in the first half of the 20th century, it was recognized as an outdated, unpleasant and unhygienic habit that must be eradicated. In the past few years, the favor of parents and pediatricians for the nipple has returned. However, there are many opponents who consider pacifier sucking more pernicious than thumb sucking.

IMPORTANT!
There is no clear evidence that the use of a pacifier contributes to malocclusion. The correct bite depends on many factors, and it is unfair to blame only the nipple for this. If you use a pacifier wisely, then there should be no negative consequences.
Benefits of using a pacifier:
The dummy satisfies the baby's need for sucking. An unmet need for sucking can, at an older age (after 3 years), cause neuroses and other unfavorable psychological conditions. The main purpose of the nipple is to calm down. It creates a feeling of security and comfort that is necessary for the baby. The nipple is a protection against stress.
It has a beneficial effect on the passage of gases and intestinal colic.
Active sucking contributes to the development of the baby's jaws, and the pacifier also participates in this.
Babies who sleep with a pacifier in their mouths are more likely to wake up on their own when they have difficulty breathing. If a child has a dummy in his mouth, he cannot nuzzle into bed and suffocate. In addition, babies with a pacifier in their mouth are more likely to sleep on their backs, which reduces the risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome).
Dummy selection
Choose the pacifier that suits your baby best, not the prettiest and most expensive one.
For the smallest, transparent silicone rubber teats are best. After the appearance of the baby's teeth, it is recommended to switch to a soft latex nipple, which has less effect on the growth of teeth.
The pacifier consists of a nipple, a protective disc (mouthpiece) and a ring. All of these parts vary in material, shape and size. Offer your baby several options, let him choose the dummy that he likes.
What pacifiers are
Latex nipples
Latex nipples are easier to suck as they are softer. This will suit weak and "lazy" babies. These nipples are more elastic, which makes it harder to bite through latex than silicone.
IMPORTANT! Under the influence of light and during sterilization, latex deteriorates quite quickly. The nipple darkens, begins to stick together and collapse. Therefore, you need to change latex pacifiers frequently - after about 2-3 weeks.
Silicone nipples
Silicone nipples are tighter and more elastic, less prone to deformation. They last longer than latex ones. They are tasteless and odorless. Such nipples can be safely sterilized. Silicone is easier to bite through, and some babies may even bite off a piece of the nipple, which is very dangerous. In contrast to latex, there have been no cases of allergic reactions to silicone.
IMPORTANT!
Silicone nipples are recommended to be changed once every 4–5 weeks, even if there is no damage to the nipples, while latex nipples should be changed once every 2–3 weeks.
Cherry round nipple pacifiers (with ball end)
These pacifiers are the same on all sides, so the baby can put the pacifier in his mouth as he wants. You don't have to worry about it being positioned incorrectly there.
Drop nipples
These nipples are slightly flattened. They are similar to mother's breasts during feeding. Such nipples occupy a minimum of space in the mouth between the palate and the tongue. Thanks to their symmetrical shape, these pacifiers will always be in the correct position in the mouth.
Orthodontic nipples
In such nipples, the tip is slightly flattened and beveled at an angle. This shape does not interfere with the correct formation of the maxillofacial apparatus in the child.
IMPORTANT!
Make sure that the nipple is in the baby's mouth with the beveled side down.
Mouthpiece
The mouthpiece is the base of the pacifier that holds the nipple. Lip pads are round and oval (they can be made in the shape of a "heart", that is, with an upper cutout for the baby's nose or a "butterfly", when there are cutouts both at the top and at the bottom, so it does not matter which side to put the pacifier in your mouth ).
Oval mouthpiece considered physiological, since the pacifier fits the face more tightly and does not stick out. It is important that such a mouthpiece has enough ventilation holes through which air will pass to the skin and excess saliva come out, otherwise irritation may appear around the mouth.
Classic round mouthpieces usually straight or curved "from the face". Therefore, they are ventilated and suitable for everyone. The mouthpiece can be simple or bright, decorated with a pattern or made in the form of a flower or a funny little animal's face. IMPORTANT! Make sure the attachment is secure so that the nipple does not pop out of the pacifier when your baby is sucking on it.

Ring

The “smart” pacifiers have the ring, as well as the mouthpiece, decorated with plot images. Toddlers like to look at pictures, hold a dummy by the ring and scratch their teeth on it. The ring can be used to attach the pacifier to clothing.

IMPORTANT! Make sure that the ring is securely fastened.

Night pacifiers
The purpose of the night pacifiers is to allow the baby to rest calmly and take a comfortable position while sleeping. Night pacifiers are made as streamlined as possible - with a mouthpiece that follows the contours of the face or straight. Many of them do not have a ring, or one small one, does not go beyond the mouthpiece and during sleep is pressed against it, fixing with a click. There are night pacifiers with luminescent rings that glow in the dark with a greenish-bluish glow.
Rattle dummy
A rattle pacifier can be useful for babies 4 months and older. A child can not only use it for its intended purpose, but also be able to look at it, twirl it in handles, wave it. In response, she will quietly "sound" and amuse the child.

Movable pacifiers
The peculiarity of this pacifier is a movable nipple, which the child needs to "suck" out of the base, where it seeks to return. Such movements of the pacifier accurately reproduce the movements of the mother's breast during the sucking of the baby. Pleasantly tired, as a result, the baby calms down faster and sleeps better. This model also has one more feature - silicone nipples on the nipple, about which the baby is happy to massage the gums and scratch the teeth. Soothers with a movable nipple are available in 2 sizes ("0+" and "6+") and in 3 versions - "cherry", anatomical and orthodontic.

Pacifier size
Choose a pacifier for your baby in accordance with his age. The size ranges of pacifiers from different manufacturers can vary greatly. There are different sizes of pacifiers for babies up to 3 months, 3-6 months and 6-12 months. There are pacifiers specially sized for premature and frail babies. These pacifiers have a very small and soft nipple - "cherry", a small lightweight mouthpiece.
Medical "curative" pacifiers
In appearance, these pacifiers are almost indistinguishable from conventional pacifiers. However, the design of each of them has its own peculiarity, which turns the pacifier into a thermometer, drug dispenser, inhaler, and even into a device for carrying out physiotherapy procedures.

IMPORTANT!
"Special pacifiers" are not intended for everyday use, they are used for a short time, only when necessary.
Dummy thermometer
The pacifier-thermometer is a pacifier with a silicone or latex pacifier, in which an electronic temperature-sensitive sensor is built-in. In order to measure the temperature, you just need to let the baby suck on the pacifier for 3-5 minutes. You will then hear a beep and the result will appear on the digital display located in the mouthpiece. The thermometer pacifier cannot be sterilized or washed in hot water. It should be washed regularly with warm boiled water and soap and then rinsed thoroughly.

IMPORTANT!
The thermometer readings will be inaccurate if the child is forced to breathe through his mouth (if he has a stuffy nose), if the baby cries or sucks, not pressing the tongue tightly enough to the nipple.
Soother - medication dispenser
This pacifier is intended only for administering liquid medication to your child. The pacifier has a built-in reservoir for the medication. While sucking, it will flow out through the hole in her orthodontic silicone nipple.
Soother inhaler
This pacifier is used to treat colds and to improve overall well-being for colds. A cotton swab moistened with an inhalation agent is placed in a special container for the pacifier, and the hinged perforated lid is closed. It is necessary to give the dummy to the child in such a way that the holes of the lid are strictly at the top - under the baby's nose. Then he will suck the pacifier and at the same time inhale the healing vapors.

IMPORTANT!
Means for inhalation must be prescribed by a doctor!
Anti-virus pacifier "Doctor Light"
Thanks to this device, it is possible at home to irradiate the oral cavity and larynx of a child with a certain spectrum of blue light, which has a therapeutic effect. The nipple is used for the treatment and prevention of acute respiratory infections, to relieve pain and inflammation of the gums during teething, helps in the treatment of thrush. The Doctor Light pacifier is non-separable, so the baby cannot accidentally break it or turn it on on its own. The LED dummy cannot be boiled. It must be protected from drops and bumps.

IMPORTANT!
Talk to your doctor about the use of this nipple.
Accessories

The pacifier must be kept clean, not only at home, but also outside it. Therefore, pacifiers are convenient, equipped with a protective cap, which is put on the nipple and snaps into the mouthpiece. You can store the pacifier in a plastic box. Many manufacturers produce containers for storing pacifiers. It is useful to purchase a special chain, strap or strap for the pacifier. With their help, you will attach it to the child's clothes. The holder's clasp can be made in the form of a beautiful and bright children's brooch with a safe pin or clip lock. The brooch fixes the pacifier more reliably, so the baby will not be able to tear it off on his own. But if during the game the child accidentally hooks on something with the tape, then the clip of the clip will simply unfasten and come off, and the child will not suffer.

Helpful hints
Before you pay for your chosen dummy, check it. If it is not packed, not only inspect it, but also feel and smell it. Its texture should be uniform, there should be no damage or deformation. Squeeze it with your fingers and see if it is elastic at the same time. Sticking and air transmission are inadmissible. Pay attention to the plastic fittings. It must be smooth, without burrs, otherwise the baby may be scratched on them. Check that all components are securely connected to each other. If the latex is dark brown, and the pacifier smells like rubber or plastic, refuse the purchase.
Packaged pacifiers are preferable, since the packaging indicates the manufacturer, the size of the pacifier, and the necessary recommendations for its care. However, you are unlikely to be able to check such a dummy in a store.
The baby should have at least 2-3 pacifiers at the same time. Then you will always have a clean pacifier in stock, if your favorite nipple is lost or deteriorated somewhere, the child will not mourn sadly.
The purchased pacifier must be thoroughly washed and sterilized (if possible) before the first use.

It is often allowed to follow the following picture: a baby spits out a pacifier, it lands on the blanket, and the mother, without further ado, picks it up and shoves it into the baby's mouth. And tea on a pacifier already contains a considerable number of bacteria. And by doing the same, you increase their number and expose your baby to the threat of stomatitis.

Instructions

1. For an experienced woman, there is no snag - how to sterilize pacifiers... This process has not changed over the years and does not take a lot of time. But, before everyone, remember one primitive thing: there should be several pacifiers and it is necessary to keep them in clean dishes.

2. The easiest sterilization method is boiling. Pour a little water into a small, clean saucepan, bring it to a boil and immerse it in the water pacifiers for a few minutes. After that, take them out, and, placing them on a cleanly washed plate, wait until they dry. Everything, pacifiers ready to eat.

3. If you are in a hurry or you don't have a dream and time to boil pacifiers, there is an alternative: boil the kettle and hold the dummy for a few seconds over the steam. Of course, this procedure does not give one hundred percent guarantee of sterilization, but still better than nothing.

4. You will not have a question how to sterilize pacifiers if you have a steamer in your home. It is enough if, after filling the container with water, you set the timer for 2-3 minutes.

5. Now on sale it is allowed to find special sterilizers for nipples and bottles. Get one of them and make your job easier. Sterilization in these devices takes place under the influence of an ultraviolet lamp, which, as it is known, copes well with microorganisms. Sterilization time every 3 minutes.

6. Some moms handle pacifiers in the microwave oven. However, this treatment is not suitable for all types of pacifiers.

7. Pacifiers are not only rubber, but also plastic. Not all sterilization methods are suitable for plastic pacifiers. Consequently, when purchasing a dummy, ask the seller what material it is made of, and which processing method is more suitable for it than each one.

A zealous mother invariably remembers how many times a child needs to be fed so that he sleeps well and grows up joyful. To achieve this goal, every mother knows one little secret - how to properly sterilize nipples so that the baby's food is healthy.

Instructions

1. To avoid misunderstandings in the kitchen with utensils, get a special saucepan in which you will boil water only to sterilize the nipple. Aluminum or enameled dishes are absolutely suitable for excellent disinfection.

2. Submerge the bottle in boiling water later in the feeding procedure. Try to make sure that the entire water gets into the inside of the bottle. Don't give microorganisms a reason to find a breeding ground.

3. If you are worried that you can distract yourself from boiling the bottle and it will melt in a saucepan, put a gauze in several layers in the bottle. The gauze will absorb the melted mixture from nipples, bottles or pacifiers. There will be less work.

4. How long it will take to sterilize nipples, it is allowed to learn only with practice. The sterilization time depends not only on the type of bottle or pacifier, but also on the material from which they are made. And the degree of clogging also matters.

5. Remember that pediatricians recommend sterilizing the pacifier every time the baby drops it. Probably, pour boiling water over the nipple all the time before giving it to the baby again. Do not forget that even if you monitor the sterility of your home in the most careful way, microorganisms will invariably be found on the floor. Microorganisms from the nipple, according to pediatricians, are often the reason for the origin of dysbacteriosis, diathesis and absolutely unforeseen infections. Exclusively monitor the sterility of everyone that gets into the child's mouth, if there are animals in the house.

6. When you go for the saucepan, look for an excellent clear container for storing pacifiers. At night, he can do a lot for you. Also place a couple of spare sterilized bottles next to the bed overnight.

All mother wants to give the child the best, and sometimes, out of love for the baby, she is ready to buy half of the store. But spending money on a few expensive electrical appliances for baby care is not at all necessary. A steamer is a universal thing: it is allowed to cook the 1st complementary food in it and sterilize bottles .

You will need

• steamer, tongs, clean bottle container, clean towel.

Instructions

1. Not all mothers manage to establish breastfeeding, and then a bottle of infant formula comes to support. At first it may seem to you that to feed from bottles much easier: you do not need to follow the diet of a nursing mother, and any mature family member can feed the baby in your absence, but not everything is so easy. It is important to understand that unnatural feeding of a baby implies no less responsibility, now the baby will not receive fresh and sterile milk from your breast. The first six months of a baby's life will need sterilization of bottles with boiling support or the use of a special electric sterilizer.

2. You can save money by purchasing a delightful steamer helper. It is easy to sterilize in it bottles, nipples and pacifiers. And when your baby is older, you will use the steamer to cook vegetables for your baby's first food. Or maybe you have a steamer closer, but you did not know that bottles is it allowed to sterilize in it?

3. The steamer can easily accommodate several standard or wide bottles. If bottles high, it is allowed to remove the additional section of the steamer, freeing up space in height. If bottles fit in height on the bottom shelf, then on top you can easily place pacifiers and nipples.

4. First, wash thoroughly bottles and nipples with a brush. It is allowed to use a special detergent for washing children's dishes. Significantly, so that there are no traces of the milk mixture left inside the bottles.

5. Pour water into the special compartment of the steamer. Put bottles on the lower section of the steamer with the necks down, so that the steam can easily penetrate inside. Do not put it bottles too tight to each other.

6. 5-7 minutes is a good time for sterilization. But you can increase the time to 10-12 minutes for your own peace of mind. At the end of the program, pull out bottles and place them in a clean container with boiling water. Cover the container with a lid or clean towel.

7. According to the same thesis in steamer it is allowed to sterilize a manual breast pump, milk collection bags, teethers and other items.

8. After a few months, it will be rather primitive for you to pour boiling water over the bottle, and you will not regret the money wasted on the sterilizer. The steamer will be the right helper in the preparation of appetizing and healthy food.

Useful advice
Some people are comfortable with keeping clean, sterile bottles right inside the steamer. Brush off condensation from the lid and cover the steamer with a clean cloth or lid.

Tip 4: How to sterilize baby bottles in the microwave

Sterilizing baby bottles is an important part of positive baby care. At the present time, it is allowed to sterilize bottles in several ways.

You will need

• -water;
• -steel;
• -sterilizer;
• - antiseptic tablets;
• -microwave.

Instructions

1. The usual method is boiling water sterilization, which involves collecting all bottles, pacifiers and other baby accessories that need to be sterilized. Rinse them thoroughly with warm water and soap in order to remove the remains of baby milk, formula and other food products. Rinse. Pour clean cold water into a saucepan and boil. Take turns to lower the bottles into boiling water and leave there for 3-5 minutes. Take out the bottles, turn it upside down, allow to cool and use as directed.

2. Sterilizing bottles in an electric steam sterilizer Place the bottles there. As usual, the sterilization time does not exceed 10 minutes. It is allowed to place about 6-8 bottles in the sterilizer at a time.

3. Sterilization in the microwave Pour cold water into the glassware, put the bottles there and put it in the microwave, setting the highest power. Sterilization will be completed in 6-8 minutes. For these purposes, it is allowed to use a special microwave steam sterilizer. Put bottles in it, pour the required amount of water and put in the oven at the power indicated by the manufacturer in the instructions.

4. Sterilizing bottles in cold water To do this, you need to purchase special antiseptic tablets from the pharmacy and dissolve them in water. Place the bottles in the solution so that it covers them completely and leave for 30-40 minutes. In this solution, it is allowed to keep bottles for no more than one day.

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Useful advice
Open the steam sterilizer with great care in order to avoid burns. It is necessary to remove the bottle from the water or the sterilizer with kitchen tongs, so as not to burn yourself.

By the age of 2-3, many mothers begin to wonder if it is time to wean the baby from the nipple. By the age of 3, the baby has many fascinating addictions and affairs, and therefore it will be easier to say goodbye to the dummy. But some children can throw tantrums or scandals.

Instructions

1. You should gradually wean your baby off the nipple. it is not worth using harsh methods. Smearing the nipple with mustard, forcibly taking away or cutting off the tip of the nipple will not lead to anything great.

2. Abruptly abandoning a pacifier can make a child nervous, irritable, and capricious. And he will be zealous to look for a replacement for her - to suck a finger or the edge of a duvet cover.

3. Up to 2 years old, it will be difficult for a child to part with a pacifier. And consequently, after reaching this age, he can more closely realize what his parents want from him.

4. Make sure not to give your baby a pacifier during the day. But before going to bed, it may still be required.

5. Come up with a story why you need to say goodbye to the nipple. Let's say a gnome comes in in the morning and takes a pacifier, and gives it back in the evening.

6. Try to explain to the child that he is more mature, and the nipple is for babies.

7. If the child cannot refuse his pacifier in any way, then show a little patience. Anyway, the moment of goodbye to the nipple will ever come.

The whole mother must decide for herself whether she needs to accustom her child to such a habit as a dummy. Then you will have to wean the tea, and the more the child is dependent on this thing, the more painful the separation will be. Is it necessary to stress the baby unnecessarily, or is it allowed to easily do without a pacifier ?!

Dummy- this is such a small child's object, needed to satisfy the sucking reflex in the baby. Not to be confused in any way with a nipple - it is needed to suck the liquid out of the bottle.

Earlier, during the times of the USSR, the whole child from the first days of life was accustomed to a dummy. And now they are not even allowed to be used in all maternity hospitals. At the current time, many mothers are thinking: is it necessary to teach in order to wean them later? Like a child with a pacifier in his mouth, which means he is busy with something. Many kids charmingly dispense with this feature. This applies exclusively to babies who are breastfeeding. They satisfy each of their sucking reflexes while eating, and therefore ideally do not need a pacifier. Mom's breast replaces both a pacifier and a bottle, and is also a great sedative.

But artificial people often walk around with a dummy, and even up to 2-3 years. This problem can be solved by buying a bottle with a nipple that resembles a mother's nipple. And then the baby will slowly eat and satisfy the sucking reflex at the same time.

There are babies who love toe suck. In the first days of their life, about all the crumbs do this, but over time, many forget about this crappy habit. But there are those who do not take their big finger out of their mouth for several more years. It is at such moments that a dummy comes to support. Still, it's better.

The dummy helps many crumbs to calm down, fall asleep, this only concerns a walk. But it is not necessary to teach a child to be with this thing 24 hours a day. Now, in general, there is a judgment that a dummy negatively affects the formation of speech and bite. But this is not the case. Many adults grew up with tea during the Soviet era, when a dummy was indispensable from the first days. And there are very few with a bad bite. The same applies to the formation of the speech unit.

If, nevertheless, you decide to give a dummy for any reason to your child, then you need to choose an excellent quality, do not forget to wash or sterilize it continuously, and also acquire new ones in a timely manner. And in general, it's cooler to have 2-3 pieces in case of a fall or unexpected loss.

Note!
Today, you can purchase both ordinary pacifiers - cherries, and orthodontic pacifiers, in addition to the total, pacifiers are divided into day pacifiers with a ring for attaching a tape and night pacifiers with a special shape of the outer ring that does not prevent the child from sleeping on his tummy.

Useful advice
How to choose a baby pacifier. e Almost every baby loves to suck on a pacifier. It calms him down, calms him down, satisfies the sucking reflex. Immediately after the birth of the baby, the young mother needs to buy a pacifier. Let's try to understand the huge number of varieties of baby nipples - pacifiers.

How to boil a pacifier? This is necessary because a lot of bacteria accumulate on baby bottles and nipples, which can provoke internal disorders. There are several options, how to sterilize a pacifier... Let's consider the simplest of them - boiling.

Do I need to boil a pacifier, and how to do it correctly?

Before direct boiling, the pacifier must be thoroughly rinsed, blown out and rinsed. The baby bottle should initially be completely disassembled and thoroughly washed under a warm stream of water. You need to wash all these devices with an antibacterial or simple detergent, using special small brushes. Then put everything in an enamel container and fill it to the top with water. Wait for the water to boil. Then a reasonable question arises: how much to boil a pacifier... The answer is - boil for about 15 - 20 minutes. When the indicated time has passed, drain the water while holding the lid on the accessories. When they are cool, you can use them. Please note that the effect of sterilization lasts for half an hour, and therefore it is preferable to feed it during this period. It is recommended to use enameled containers, since they form the least amount of limescale, which subsequently settles on the stomach walls and other organs of the baby. If you do not have such utensils in your kitchen arsenal, then you can use an old saucepan, since with frequent use, this plaque settles faster and is easy to notice. To get rid of plaque, use only filtered water, or install the filter directly on the tap. This will protect not only your little one, but also the whole family. By the way, there is a quick option for sterilizing pacifiers, you can simply pour over them with boiling water, and then give them to the baby. It is not advisable to boil latex nipples, since under the influence of temperatures they can deform or melt.

How often should pacifiers and bottles be sterilized?

I think you get the idea how to boil a pacifier and a bottle, now you need to tell how often this process should be repeated. If you feed your baby only with artificial mixtures, then the bottle should be boiled before and after each feeding, this will provide the baby with maximum protection from harmful bacteria that violate the microflora and provoke infectious diseases like dysentery. Often, food debris is a favorable environment for the active multiplication of viruses and bacteria. If you do not sterilize the bottle in time, then at the next meal they will all enter the child's body. Because of this, the crumbs may experience diarrhea, serious intestinal disorders, and so on. You need to sterilize the dishes for at least a year, or until the baby gives up the bottle. Over time, the child's body will begin to produce immune cells that will independently fight microbes that cause an imbalance of the internal microflora.

Why sterilize baby devices?

The child's body develops and improves over the course of one or two years, and therefore it is extremely susceptible to various diseases, including infectious ones. If you do not follow the basic rules of sterilization, it can result in serious illnesses, food poisoning with severe symptoms (nausea, severe vomiting, stool disorder, high fever, etc.). To restore the child's health, he will have to be hospitalized. Any mother is unlikely to want this, and therefore it is better to play it safe.

There are several ways to sterilize newborn bottles at home: boil, use kitchen appliances, steam or a special sterilizing solution. Each of the options is good in its own way, so parents can choose exactly the one that is most convenient. Before sterilization, it is necessary to free the feeding utensils from the remains of the milk mixture or milk and wash them thoroughly.

Boiling

The traditional method of sterilization, which has been used for several decades, is boiling. Any mother can use it, since only a stove, a saucepan of a suitable volume and water are required:

• pour water into a saucepan and immerse the bottles in it so that they are completely covered with water;
• put the pot on the stove and bring the water to a boil;
• stand from the moment of boiling for 3-5 minutes and turn off the heating;
• remove the bottles from the pan and lay them on a dry, clean towel;
• use sterilized dishes after they have cooled down.

Bottles made of low-quality plastic with rubber elements can deteriorate if they are boiled often and for a long time. Therefore, before loading into the pan, you need to make sure that they can withstand heating up to 100 ° C. Well-known manufacturers usually indicate this information on the packaging or on the bottle itself. Boiling is safe for glassware and bottles from NUK, Chicco, Avent, Canpol Babies, Tommee Tippee.

In the same way, nipples and pacifiers can be disinfected, only the processing time should be reduced to 2-3 minutes. Do not be afraid that rubber or silicone will not withstand boiling - modern materials from which these items are made easily undergo repeated processing with boiling water and steam.

Special sterilizer

If there is a fear that the bottles may deteriorate or there is no desire to fiddle with boiling water, you can purchase a special steam sterilizer that works from the electrical network. The smart technology makes it easier for the child to handle the dishes, as the whole process takes place automatically:

• pour water into the sterilizer;
• put inside baby bottles, nipples for feeding, pacifiers;
• set the required mode and turn on the device.

Sterilization lasts on average 10-12 minutes - during this time, the dishes inside the device will be treated with hot steam, which will destroy all microorganisms. It is very convenient to use the sterilizer, since you can process from 2 to 8 items at a time. If it is necessary to maintain the sterility of the dishes, after turning off the device, they can be left under the lid for several hours.

Steaming dishes for babies is more gentle than boiling. It can be carried out without special equipment: fix the bottles upside down over a saucepan or kettle with boiling water and stand for 10-15 minutes.

Steamer and multicooker

Sterilization in a double boiler

The steamer is capable of sterilizing several bottles of standard or enlarged diameter at one time. It is quite simple to use it:

• pour water into the appropriate compartment;
• place bottles on the bottom section, placing them upside down;
• put nipples and pacifiers on the upper section;
• set the sterilization time to 5-15 minutes.

Sterilization in a multicooker

Young parents who have a multicooker in the kitchen can entrust the antiseptic treatment of children's dishes to this device:

• pour 1 liter of water into the washed multicooker bowl;
• put a grate for steam treatment inside the device;
• put washed bottles, lids and nipples on it sideways, and if the internal volume of the device allows, put the bottles with their neck down;
• close the lid of the multicooker and turn on the "sterilization" mode for 5-7 minutes or the "steam cooking" mode for 10-15 minutes.

After the multicooker or steamer finishes its work, it remains to take out sterile items, put them in a clean container, plate or spread out on a towel.

In addition to sterilizing bottles correctly, hygiene rules should be followed and clean dishes should be taken out with washed hands.

Microwave

Owners of microwave ovens can use kitchen units to sterilize children's dishes:

• take a clean glass or ceramic pot that is allowed to use for the microwave;
• pour water into it and immerse the whole bottles, on which there are no metal parts and drawings applied with metallized paint;
• remove the nipples from the bottles and put them in water;
• cover the pan and put in the microwave;
• set the maximum heating power.

Microwave ovens from different manufacturers differ in technical parameters. Therefore, for the first time, you need to check how long it takes to boil the water. Calculate the total sterilization time so that the bottles are boiled for 3-5 minutes.

You can sterilize bottles in the microwave only if they are made of high-quality plastic and do not deform from exposure to high temperatures. These characteristics should be indicated in the instructions for children's dishes or on the packaging.

It is better to process children's dishes in the microwave using a sterilizer - a special container with a lid. Water is poured into it, all items requiring antiseptic processing are inserted, then it is covered with a lid and placed in a microwave oven. The time of such processing depends on the power of the microwave and usually does not exceed 8-10 minutes. Such devices can be purchased from 1000-1200 rubles, however, after 8-12 months it is unlikely to be needed.

Microwave Sterilizer

Antiseptic tablets

At home, you can use special antiseptic tablets or powders, such as JEX. Their use will not cause any special problems:

• pour cold water into a container of a suitable size (bowl, saucepan);
• dissolve a disinfectant in water;
• place baby dishes, nipples, pacifiers in the solution;
• cover the container with a lid and stand for half an hour;
• after 30 minutes, remove all items and rinse with clean boiled water.

For all its apparent simplicity, this method of sterilization is not very popular with modern parents: some are afraid to use chemicals, others do not want to spend money on buying pills and powders. Such disinfection also has supporters: boiling water is not needed during the treatment, and the ready-made antiseptic solution retains its properties for 24 hours. The tablets are convenient to use outside the home when other methods of sterilization are not available, for example, while traveling.

Any of the above methods can disinfect not only feeding bottles, but also all objects that fall into the baby's mouth: nipples, pacifiers, breast pumps, teething rings, teething toys and rattles.

After birth, a baby's mother is vital. Not only for feeding, but also for comfort, emotional closeness and relief. The mother cannot physically be with her baby all the time and offer breast for any reason. Many children have a very pronounced sucking reflex. They put everything into their mouths: clothes, diapers and their own fingers. It is at such moments that you think about how to choose a pacifier for a child and how to properly sterilize it.

Disputes on this matter do not end to this day. Some pediatricians say that it is necessary. Other doctors do not recommend it. It is only known that all children are individual and the sucking reflex in each baby is expressed to varying degrees.

Another well-known fact: pacifiers were invented a long time ago. The children were allowed to suck on a crumb of bread wrapped in cloth or a piece of skin. It was only around 1900 that modern items were produced to satisfy the sucking reflex.

Features of pacifiers made of different materials

Currently, pacifiers are made from two materials: silicone and latex. It is not difficult to distinguish them. Silicone nipples are transparent, stiffer, but also more durable. Latex pacifiers are yellow in color, they are soft, more like a woman's breasts to the touch, but they wear out quickly and have a smell. Both those and others are quite durable. When it comes to cleanliness, silicone teats are more hygienic as they collect less dust, hair and dirt.

These two materials also behave differently in sterilization. Silicone pacifiers can withstand repeated boiling without visible changes. Latex nipples, on the other hand, do not have these qualities. They are, of course, heat-resistant, but prolonged boiling can ruin it. Therefore, latex pacifiers need to be changed more frequently. The term of operation according to the instructions for a silicone nipple is 6 weeks, for a latex nipple - 4 weeks.

1. Silicone pacifiers are heat resistant, durable, rigid, hygienic and transparent.
2. Latex nipples - do not withstand prolonged heat treatments, wear out quickly, soft (like babies more), attract dust and have a smell.

How to choose the right pacifier for your baby?

Small children do not care what kind of latex or silicone pacifier they have. But when it comes time for teething, it's best to offer a latex pacifier. It is softer and will not in any way affect the bite and position of the teeth.

Few know, but nipples vary in shape and size. You won't be able to just go to a pharmacy or a children's store and buy a “breast substitute”.

The pacifiers are round, oval and orthodontal in shape. If in the first two cases everything is more or less clear, then questions arise with the third. These are nipples, the silhouette of which resembles a mother's breast. Or rather, it has a thin neck and a beveled tip. Pediatricians recommend buying flat-ended pacifiers to form the correct bite.

In addition to differences in shape, there are "substitutes" of all sizes that correspond to different ages. For newborn babies, the pacifiers are very small. Finding the required value is easy by reading the instructions on the package.

Marketing is moving forward, and today there are nipples on sale for night sleep and night-time that glow.

To determine which model is right for your little one, you need to try several varieties of pacifiers.

How to sterilize a pacifier?

People have come up with six ways to sterilize baby supplies:

1. The easiest way to disinfect a teat is to boil it. Pour water into an enamel pot, bring it to 100 degrees. Then carefully put the item in boiling water and leave for 2 minutes. Excessive exposure to hot water is not recommended, as pacifiers tend to deform from high temperatures.
2. You can disinfect a child's beauty by resorting to the help of water vapor. In this case, it is enough to hold the nipple over the spout of the boiling kettle for a minute. Just do not take it with your bare hands, otherwise the burn of your fingers is guaranteed. You can use cosmetic or medical tweezers.
3. The next method is modern: you can sterilize children's dishes and accessories by putting them in a dishwasher. But it is necessary to choose the right mode of operation. Sterilization is possible only at high water temperatures of 80 degrees.
4. An excellent method that does not require much time and effort is disinfection with a microwave oven. But before use, make sure that the instructions allow this action. If yes, then feel free to put the dummy and the bottle in an electrical appliance for 90 seconds.
5. Sterilization in a double boiler is also an excellent solution to the problem. The time is about three minutes.
6. For those who do not trust microwave ovens and steamers, they have created specialized equipment - sterilizers. The devices are equipped with halogen lamps and are produced in several types: electric and for microwave ovens.

It is important to remember: before sterilization, the pacifier must be thoroughly washed with a soda solution or laundry soap. The stores also sell special detergents for baby dishes.

Read the instructions before use.

1. The service life must be indicated on the packaging.
2. The new teat should be boiled in water for three minutes.
3. Store the item in a place protected from sunlight so that the pacifier does not lose its original shape.
4. Wash the teat at least once a day.
5. To protect the children's item from dirt and dust, use a special chain with a clip, which is attached to clothes, and a cap.
6. When a baby is six months old, bottles and pacifiers do not need to be sterilized. It will be enough to pour boiling water over the children's dishes.
7. A separate area should be reserved for clean nipples. For example, a plastic container. This way they will always be kept clean and ready to use.
8. Don't lick your baby's nipples. Because the human oral cavity contains millions of different bacteria and it would not be the best option to pass them on to a baby.

Today, on the shelves of specialized stores and pharmacies, you can find a huge number of pacifiers from different manufacturers. Experienced mothers recommend contacting the Avent company. The products of this company are different:

1. The quality of materials, they are environmentally friendly and completely safe for the health of the child.
2. Nipples do not smell of their own.
3. Poorly subject to deformation.
4. A wide range of pacifiers of different shapes and for all ages.

Avent makes its products from two materials: natural rubber (latex) and silicone.

Latex models are perfect for newborn babies. They are soft but have a rubbery flavor.

Silicone counterparts are harsher, but there is no specific smell. These pacifiers are recommended for older babies and allergy-prone babies.

Types of nipples from the Avent firm.

Sterilize the nipples it is very important for newborn babies, since their immunity is still too weak and it cannot fight the microbes that surround us every day and are on various surfaces. The task of parents is to help the baby adapt to our world, and for this it is necessary to regularly and, most importantly, properly sterilize the nipples.

Features a nipple made of different materials

Features nipples made from different materials need to be sterilized in different ways. Nipples are often classified into two types, they can be either rubber or plastic. Rubber ones are more convenient because completely different methods can be used to sterilize them. As for plastic, the situation with them is more complicated, and in order to have an idea of ​​how to sterilize them, it is first of all advisable to consult with the seller or a representative of the manufacturer.

Nipples can be made from several materials:

• latex;
• silicone.

The first type is ideal for newborn babies, all because they are distinguished by their softness and lack of a rubbery aftertaste. Silicone nipples are stiffer, but they are ideal for those babies who have a tendency to allergies and who have already begun to cut teeth.

Sterilization methods

The methods for sterilizing pacifiers vary. The simplest and most popular is boiling disinfection. To do this, first of all, you need to take an enamel pan and fill it with water, then bring it to a boil, then lower the nipple into it and boil for several minutes. There is another, faster way, but this will require a double boiler. All you need to do is put the nipple on one of the levels, then turn on the device for two minutes. When you take it out, it will be completely sterile.

In addition, microwave sterilization is one of the most popular methods of nipple sterilization. This method does not require much time and effort. However, before disinfecting, make sure that this action is allowed in the instructions.

There is another excellent method, for it you only need a kettle, which you will need to preheat, then bring the nipple to its spout and hold it for about a minute. The main thing in this case is to follow safety rules and not burn your hands, for this it is recommended to use medical or cosmetic tweezers.

There are also other less popular methods, these include:

• sterilization with special antiseptic tablets. The main advantages of this method are a high level of disinfection and ease of use;
• you can sterilize the teat using the dishwasher. It must be remembered that this must be done correctly. First of all, for this it will be necessary to choose a suitable mode, because if the water temperature is less than eighty degrees, then there can be no talk of any sterilization;
• after sterilization in the microwave, you can process the nipples in a microwave sterilizer, however, among the main disadvantages of this method is the fact that after regular disinfection of the nipple in this way, they become sticky and unusable.

If you are determined to keep your child safe from germs, you can purchase a special sterilizer in which pacifiers, pads and bottles can be sterilized. The peculiarity of this device is that disinfection in it takes place thanks to an ultraviolet lamp. However, this method also has its drawbacks. The thing is that this lamp has an additional bactericidal effect.

General recommendations are very important for a young mother who wants to protect her baby, but does not know how to do it. First of all, before using a new nipple, it must be prepared, for this it is recommended to wash it in soapy water and sterilize it. Many young mothers worry that boiling for two to three minutes does not give an effective result, but this is a misconception. During this period of time, the bacteria completely die, because they are not able to survive at such a temperature, even for a minute.

It is necessary to regularly change the nipples, if we are talking about latex, then the replacement must be done every two to three weeks. If you prefer silicone pacifiers, then it is advisable to change them after four to five weeks of use. The thing is that this material is more resistant to foreign substances and does not absorb them. If you find any damage to the nipple, then it should be replaced immediately, as such a pacifier can harm the baby's health in the future. The damaged piece can come off and enter the baby's airways.

We have considered the main rules of nipple sterilization, however, everyone chooses a more convenient and suitable method for themselves, depending on their capabilities and how much free time you have.

Remember that in order that sterilization does not need to be carried out every half hour, it is necessary to protect this child's household item from dirt and microbes using a special chain to which a clip is attached.