MAM dummies come in a variety of sizes, shapes and designs and we’ve rated them as the best dummies in our roundup. One of the main reasons why we rated them as the best is due to the ease of sterilising them. The most familiar type of sterilization is with a heat-based method, commonly using either dry heat or steam. Steamer/vaporiser: microwaveable sterilisation containers use heat and steam to sterilise soothers. However, there are also devices in which bottles and/or soothers can be sterilised using steam – i.e. without needing a microwave. Our Electric Steam Steriliser not only ensures your baby's bottles are left sterile for up to 48 hours, but it also can act as a bottle warmer in just minutes and is capable of defrosting and heating baby foods.

If you have lost or can’t find your MAM dummy box, you can still sterilise the dummies without it. The recommended methods as stated by MAM include: You have to do it to be safe because there’s a chance the Mam dummies could be harboring bacteria or fungi.Electric steam sterilisers are usually powered by a metal plate which heats to produce steam and is a highly effective way to kill bacteria without additional chemicals required. A cold water steriliser uses cold water and a sterilising solution to kill 99.9% bacteria. It is a cheap and easy way to sterilize things such as medical equipment and tools, and it is a reliable method for killing germs. As dummies are used in your baby’s mouth it’s very important to keep them as clean as possible. But this isn't always easy as babies tend to spit them out! These soothers are designed and developed by dentists to encourage healthy teeth and jaw development. The 0+ size is perfect for younger babies as they have a smaller teat and shield. The MAM night soothers come in three sizes that go up to 12 months +. They are available in two different materials. One design is made from high quality and environmentally sustainable latex and the other from silicone. They all glow in the dark so it's easy for you to find if your baby spits it out at night. These MAM night soothers also come with a travel case that doubles up as a steriliser box. This can be sterilised for three minutes in the microwave, making it easy to clean your baby's dummy at home and on the go. Silicone is now thought to be safer than plastic. It is also softer than plastic. It is more durable than natural rubbers and latexes and is also more resistant to bacteria than the natural materials.

Something else to think about when it comes to dummy design is how easy they are to keep clean. “An ‘all in one’ design, where the dummy is made from one material, may help to prevent bacteria and germ accumulation and is easier to keep clean,” Bryony advises.It involves exposure to high temperatures, chemicals, or radiation, with the intent of destroying all microorganisms on a surface or in an object so that they may be safely used for a purpose without risk of infection. Boil your dummies for about a minute to sterilize them. Be careful to keep the hot steam away from your skin. Natural rubbers are considered ‘non-toxic’ and also often have an ‘all in one’ design which helps to prevent tearing.

Using a kettle or simply pouring boiling water over a soother will not work – the germs will not be killed off because the heat does not last long enough. https://youtu.be/pq57c4QC5kE Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: How to Sterilise Dummies – Dummy Steriliser Box | MAM Baby (https://youtu.be/pq57c4QC5kE) How to sterilize MAM dummies? (Boiling Water Method) If you don’t have a box, don’t worry because you can sterilize the dummy by rinsing it in cold water.

Sterilising soothers correctly

We do not have to worry about the material getting damaged by boiling or sterilizing in a microwave. Once you've washed and cleaned your breastfeeding pumps, baby bottles, soothers, lids, teats and bottle accessories and milk and powder storage containers, transfer them into your steriliser where bacteria's killed with high-temperature steam. The MAM 0+/ 2-6+ Soothers are ideal up to the age of 6 months as they offer a smaller teat and shield for younger babies. The MAM 6+ Soothers are suitable from 6 months of age until one year as they provide a larger teat and shield than the 0+/ 2-6+ range but a smaller teat than MAM's 12+/ 16+ soother range. The MAM 12+/ 16+ Soothers being the largest of the MAM teats are ideal for older babies to use from 1 year of age until soother use stops. Wash it with soap and hot water using a bottle brush. Repeat the rinsing process to obtain optimum results.

As with sterilising MAM bottles, the brand’s dummies can also be sterilised using multiple methods. However, the method that we recommend to sterilise MAM dummies is to place them in the microwave as shown below. How To Sterilise MAM Dummies In The MicrowaveWhen the “oral phase” begins (when everything goes in your baby’s mouth), reduce the frequency of sterilisation and clean soothers with hot water and detergent Whether you call them dummies, soothers, or pacifiers, some babies take to them straight away, some may take a while to find the right one and some babies will not take to them at all. Dummies can be made of different materials, and there are also different styles of teat. What should you look for when it comes to choosing a dummy for your baby? We’re here to help! How to choose the best dummy for your baby