What shape of pacifier is good?

If mothers have ever bought a pacifier, they know that there are many different types of pacifiers on the market. Generally speaking, pacifiers are divided into round and flat types. When new mothers buy pacifiers, they don’t know which one is best for their baby. So, what shape of pacifier is best? In fact, the choice of pacifier needs to be based on the baby's characteristics.

Is a flat pacifier better or a round one?

Flat pacifiers are better. Round-headed pacifiers are the most common. There is no special design, and babies will get tired if they suck for a long time. The oblate pacifier can reduce jaw pressure, fits the baby's mouth shape, and prevents the baby from suffering from abdominal pain due to swallowing too much gas. It also has massage points at the bite area of the teeth to relieve the discomfort when the baby teeth come out. It is much more useful than the round one.

However, the most recommended one is the thumb-shaped pacifier, which has a flat round head and an additional beveled surface. It is designed based on the shape of breast milk after the baby sucks. It is most suitable for the baby's mouth shape, and the neck is as flat as possible to reduce the chance of gum deformation.

What else should you pay attention to when buying a pacifier?

① Choose a nipple that is close in shape to the size and length of your own nipples, which will be easier for the baby to accept.

② Different types of pacifiers should be chosen for babies of different ages, and pacifiers of different shapes and sizes should be chosen for the baby to try as much as possible. Choose a pacifier that matches the baby's lip shape, and choose a concave shield design with air holes.

③ Choose an integrated pacifier that has the nipple and base formed at the same time to prevent any part from falling off and being swallowed by the baby, causing choking.

④ Choose silicone materials with good elasticity and tensile strength, which are not easy to break and be swallowed by babies by mistake, and have better integrity.

⑤ Try to buy a pacifier with better breathability, especially one with large ventilation holes on the panel. This can prevent the baby from getting a red mouth due to prolonged contact with the panel.

⑥ Choose a pacifier that is soft to the touch and of moderate hardness, especially the neck of the pacifier should be flexible. Do not choose a rough and hard pacifier.

⑦ Choose one that can be sterilized with steam or hot water and is resistant to high temperatures.

⑧When using it for the first time, it is not advisable to buy a larger size. A pacifier that is too long will press against the baby's palate, which will make the baby feel uncomfortable.

⑨ Do not change different types of pacifiers frequently and arbitrarily. Only when the pacifier is aging, deformed or damaged should it be replaced in time, otherwise the baby may reject it.

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