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. Our orthodontic* soothers feature an oval, reverse ortho baglet that is vented meaning it compresses more easily than traditional, air-filled baglets and therefore reduces pressure on baby’s developing teeth and gums. The symmetrical, silicone baglet that is fully reversible and has no ‘wrong’ side-up so it will always be placed correctly in your baby’s mouth.

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. 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. There are many different options, such as natural rubber, latex, silicone, and soft plastic," said Bryony. Here is her expert advice on what to consider, and what to look out for when choosing a dummy for your baby.BPA-free and easy to clean - simply pop in a steriliser, wash by hand or in the dishwasher. We recommend that you replace the soother every month and always at the first signs of damage or weakness. We recommend stopping soother use when your child is older than 36 months.

Recognised as Australia’s no.1 natural latex cherry soother, this soother is our most natural soother featuring a 100% natural latex baglet. Latex is a super soft and flexible material which mimics the natural feel of a mum’s breast meaning there’s less chance of confusion when your baby is switching between breast and soother. Easy to clean, either by hand, or on the top shelf of the dishwasher and suitable for all forms of sterilisation. The modern shield design is both trendy and practical. Perfect for baby’s delicate skin, the curved shield sits comfortably between baby’s nose and chin and the air holes allow increased air flow and prevent a build-up of moisture to prevent skin irritation. The modern, trendy colours are sure to complement any outfit. Made from super soft silicone, this soother feels, moves, flexes and stretches just like skin so there’s less chance of confusion when feeding baby from breast or bottle. The natural feel and flex of this breast-like soother, inspired by our award-winning Closer to Nature® teat, provides a reassuring alternative to traditional soothers. Perfect if you’re worried that offering your baby a soother may disrupt breast or bottle feeding.So, what is the best way to keep your baby's dummy clean? Bryony urges: “Never clean the dummy by putting it in your own mouth.” Bryony’s advice is to clean your baby’s dummy by using one of these options: Ensure that any plastic dummies are BPA-free. From an environmental perspective, it's also worth noting that plastic dummies will take much longer to biodegrade than natural rubber. 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! Avoid dummies made from latex if your child has a latex allergy or you have a latex allergy in the family. The Breast-like soother shield curves away from baby’s face and offers superior ventilation and extra air flow and prevent the build-up of moisture which helps to protect baby’s delicate skin against irritation.

Parents in our BabyCentre community said: “We used MAM night dummies with my first and have bought a couple for this baby too. They glow in the dark too.” With an orthodontic* design, the newborn soothers feature an oval, reverse ortho baglet that is vented meaning it compresses more easily than traditional, air-filled baglets and therefore reduces pressure on baby’s developing teeth and gums. The symmetrical, silicone baglet is fully reversible and has no ‘wrong’ side-up so it will always be placed correctly in your baby’s mouth. Whatever the occasion, you can match baby’s soother to their outfit so they can always be soothed in style. 97% of mums would recommend our soothers, saying they help to soothe baby.

How to choose the best dummy for your baby

Our newborn soothers are extra small, perfect to fit in tiny mouths. The symmetrical nipple is soft and flexible designed to feel just like mum, providing that familiar comfort baby needs. In a range of gorgeous, muted tones, these matte soothers are perfect to keep baby calm and coordinated at the same time. Natural rubbers are considered ‘non-toxic’ and also often have an ‘all in one’ design which helps to prevent tearing.