Welcoming a new baby brings endless joy and plenty of questions. One of the very first purchases for many families is a pacifier. For more than 40 years, the Danish brand BIBS has been the top choice for parents worldwide. Their global popularity comes from premium safety standards, iconic Scandinavian design, and a stunning color palette.
To help you navigate the BIBS collection, we have gathered all the essential information about materials, shapes, and proper care.
1. Latex vs. Silicone: Which Material is Best?
BIBS uses two different types of high-quality materials in their pacifiers, and each comes with its own unique benefits:
- Natural Rubber Latex: This is a 100% natural, incredibly soft, and flexible material. Because latex is soft, it mimics the shape and movement of a mother's breast during sucking. It is important to know that latex pacifiers will naturally expand and change shape over time with use.
- Medical-Grade Silicone: This is a hypoallergenic, transparent, and completely flavorless and odorless material. Silicone is firmer than latex, holds its shape perfectly over time, and is highly resistant to heat.
2. Pacifier Shapes and What They Mean
Every baby is unique, which is why BIBS offers three distinct nipple shapes to match your baby's natural sucking style:
- Round Shape (Colour and Boheme Collections): This is the classic BIBS cherry-shaped nipple. It is designed to mimic the mother's nipple, making it the easiest shape for newborns to accept. The round shield curves away from the mouth to protect sensitive skin from moisture and irritation.
- Anatomical Shape (Couture Collection): This nipple is curved at the top to fit naturally against the baby's palate, and flat at the bottom for comfortable tongue placement. This reduces pressure on the jaw and gums.
- Symmetrical Shape (Supreme and Infinity Collections): This pacifier is flat on both sides. The main advantage is that it can never be placed upside down—it is always positioned correctly in the mouth. The shield features large ventilation holes for maximum air circulation.
3. How Often Should You Replace a Pacifier?
For safety and hygiene reasons, BIBS recommends replacing pacifiers every 4 to 6 weeks.
Even if the pacifier looks perfectly fine, the material (especially natural latex) wears down with use, gets sticky, or expands. Always check the pacifier before every use by pulling the nipple in all directions, especially if your baby has started teething.
4. Proper Cleaning and Sterilization
To keep the pacifier safe and clean, follow these easy steps before the first use and for daily maintenance:
- Place the pacifier in a clean bowl.
- Pour boiling water over it and let it soak for about 5 minutes.
- Take it out and let it air-dry completely on a clean towel.
- If water gets inside the nipple through the air valve, simply squeeze the nipple gently to press the water out.
Never boil BIBS pacifiers on the stove in a pot, as direct contact with the hot bottom of the pot can damage the materials!
Ready to find the perfect pacifier for your baby? Explore our BIBS collection and choose your favorite design!