Pacifiers: Natural Rubber Latex vs Silicone

A pacifier is a silicone product similar to a mother’s nipple, which is mainly used to calm the baby’s emotions. ‌ It can provide sucking while your baby is crying or sleeping to help calm your baby and satisfy its non-nutritive sucking needs. ‌ It not only soothes your baby’s mood, but also relieves itchy gums and prevents your baby from sucking on fingers or other objects.

In addition, the use of pacifiers can also reduce the incidence of sudden infant death syndrome, because the baby is more likely to develop the habit of nasal breathing.

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what are pacifiers made of

Silicone pacifier: The silicone pacifier was made of high quality silicone material, non-toxic and tasteless, stable chemical properties, not easy to react with milk, etc., to ensure the safety of use. The softness of the silicone pacifier is close to the breast milk nipple, which can make the newborn more acceptable, and has good anti-aging properties, can withstand frequent use and disinfection, and has a relatively long service life ‌.

Natural rubber latex pacifiers: The main raw material of natural rubber latex pacifier is natural rubber latex, in addition, some auxiliary materials need to be added, such as calcium powder and food coloring. Compared to synthetic rubber latex pacifiers, natural rubber latex pacifiers have better plasticity, higher toughness and sustainable biodegradability without polluting the environment. Natural rubber latex can also be specially treated, so that it has a certain inhibition effect on ultraviolet light and bacteria, so it is more suitable for the use of babies.

What is the difference between the material characteristics of natural rubber latex pacifier and silicone pacifier

Natural latex rubber pacifier has the following characteristics

Good elasticity: Natural latex rubber pacifier has good elasticity and softness, can well simulate the feeling of the nipple, the baby is more comfortable to use ‌.

Easy aging: due to the characteristics of natural rubber latex, the pacifier is easy to age and has a short service life, usually 3-4 weeks ‌.

Smelly: Some natural latex pacifiers may have a rubber smell, which may make some babies uncomfortable ‌.

silicone pacifier

Tactile texture: The texture of the silicone pacifier is soft and elastic, which can simulate the touch of breast milk well, making it easier for the baby to accept and adapt to ‌. This design allows the baby to feel comfortable while sucking and reduces discomfort.

High temperature and corrosion resistance: silicone pacifier can withstand high temperature and corrosion of various chemical substances, can be subjected to boiling, steam disinfection and other treatment to ensure the cleanliness and health ‌. This feature makes the disinfection process more convenient and protects the health of the baby.

Durability: silicone pacifier is not easy to age, long service life, can withstand frequent use and disinfection, reduce the frequency of replacement ‌. This durability makes it easier for parents to use.

Easy to clean: The surface of the silicone pacifier is smooth, not easy to remain milk stains and other dirt, relatively easy to clean ‌. This property makes daily care easier.

What is the safety of natural rubber latex pacifiers and silicone pacifiers

Natural rubber latex pacifiers are generally considered safe, but due to the nature of their natural material, there may be some rubber taste, which may not be accepted by all babies ‌. In addition, the pacifier is easy to age, the service life is short, need to be carefully stored, avoid direct sunlight and high temperature environment ‌.

Silicone pacifier is made of food-grade silicone material, free of harmful substances and toxic metals, to ensure that the baby is more at ease ‌. The chemical properties of the silicone pacifier are stable, and it is not easy to react with milk, etc., ensuring the safety of use. Its high temperature and low temperature resistance characteristics make it stable in the temperature range of -50℃ to 200℃, and it is not easy to deform or produce harmful substances due to temperature changes.

What is the durability of natural rubber latex pacifiers and silicone pacifiers

Natural rubber latex pacifiers are relatively poor in durability ‌. The pacifier is made of natural latex rubber, and although soft in texture, similar to mom’s nipples, it has a shorter lifespan of about 3-4 weeks ‌. The pacifier is easy to age, long use time may cause odor, and easy to wear or damage, need to be replaced regularly.

The durability of the silicone pacifier is relatively good, the general service life is 2-3 months, and even up to about 3 months ‌. Silicone pacifiers are known for their good chemical stability and durability. Compared with rubber latex pacifiers, silicone pacifiers are not susceptible to aging and can maintain their elasticity and shape longer.

The silicone pacifier can maintain a good use condition in 2-3 months or longer, however, even if the silicone pacifier is relatively durable, it needs to be replaced in time according to the specific situation, such as the pacifier is damaged, discoloration, reduced elasticity, etc., it is necessary to consider replacing the new pacifier.

What is the experience of using natural rubber latex pacifiers and silicone pacifiers

The experience of using the natural rubber latex pacifier was generally positive and positive. Many users have reported that the rubber latex pacifier has a high softness and comfort, which can simulate the touch of breast milk well, and the baby is easier to accept. In addition, latex pacifiers usually have good elasticity and stretch, making the baby feel more comfortable when using.

However, latex pacifiers also have some drawbacks. First of all, the latex material itself will have a certain rubber smell, some babies may not be able to accept this taste. Secondly, because the latex pacifier is too soft, the service life is relatively short, generally 3-4 weeks need to be replaced ‌. In addition, latex pacifiers are not durable, age easily, and may not be suitable for some babies who are allergic to latex ‌.

The use experience of silicone pacifiers is generally good, the baby is highly accepted, and it is easy to clean and disinfect ‌. Silicone pacifiers are favored by many parents and babies because of their soft, comfortable, non-toxic, tasteless and high temperature resistance. It conforms to the structure of the baby’s mouth, not only can soothe the baby’s mood, but also relieve the discomfort of the gums and the itchy pain during teething.

Many parents reflect that the silicone pacifier has become the baby’s “comfort angel”, when the baby is crying and upset, give a warm pacifier, you can quickly calm the baby down and fall asleep ‌. In addition, the design of the silicone pacifier is also very intimate, easy to clean and disinfect. Parents can ensure the hygiene and safety of the pacifier by simply rinsing it with warm water or sterilizing it with hot water, which is essential for the healthy development of the baby.

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How much do natural rubber latex pacifiers and silicone pacifiers’ cost

The price cost of natural rubber latex pacifiers ‌ varies due to factors such as brand, material and function.

MAM Original Pure Latex pacifier: The price is ¥87.08 for a set of 2, approximately ¥43.54‌.

‌Natural latex pacifier: Prices range from ¥2.38 to ¥13.31, depending on the brand and feature ‌.

The cost price of silicone pacifier is about 1.33 to 5.13, However, the sales price of some brands of silicone pacifiers in the market can range from a few dollars to dozens of dollars ‌. This price range depends mainly on the specifications of the product, the starting volume and possible customization needs.

How to clean and maintain natural rubber latex and silicone pacifiers

Natural rubber latex pacifier

  • Cleaning method: ‌ Put the latex pacifier in a bowl, pour boiling water and soak for 5 minutes, then remove and let dry. Note that latex pacifiers should not be boiled directly, sterilized with steam or UV.
  • ‌Disinfection method: before the first use, disinfect with boiling water for 3-5 minutes, after which the silicone oil coating will naturally fall off.
  • ‌Replacement frequency: The service life of latex pacifiers is short, usually about 3 weeks to 4 weeks, it is recommended to replace frequently to avoid bacteria growth and pacifier deformation.

Silicone pacifier

  • Cleaning method: immediately after each feeding, rinse the bottle and pacifier with running water repeatedly, invert and dry.
  • ‌Disinfection method: You can put the silicone pacifier in the microwave oven for 3 minutes, cool for 5 minutes, and then pour water to complete disinfection. You can also choose to boil, steam disinfection, disinfection pot and other methods.
  • ‌Deal with sticky problem: the use of natural mineral cleaning agent, this cleaning agent is colorless, odorless, non-toxic, with efficient cleaning and antibacterial effects, can effectively solve the problem of sticky silicone pacifier.

Conclusion

Silicone pacifiers and natural rubber latex pacifiers each have advantages and disadvantages, and the choice of which is better depends on your baby’s specific needs and preferences. ‌

Silicone pacifier suitable for those families with high requirements for durability and anti-aging of pacifiers. Because it is tasteless, odorless and not easy to age, it is suitable for families who often go out or need frequent disinfection.

‌natural rubber latex pacifier for families who want a pacifier that feels closer to mom’s nipples. Although the service life is shorter, its soft texture is more acceptable to the baby.

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