Tommee Tippee Essentials Decorated Cherry Soothers 6-18m, 2 each

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We may receive free products and services from brands and manufacturers and/or place ads, but these do not influence our content and product rankings. This design encourages the baby’s tongue to lie flat, which means their jaw will remain in the correct 'natural' position while they have it in their mouth. While there is an ongoing debate on whether or not children should use a dummy, if you’re here, you’ve likely already decided which side of the fence you sit on. Not only are these high-tech products good for their overall dental health, but they have exciting extra features that actually make brushing a fun task rather than a chore. You have several things to consider such as the sensitivity of your baby’s skin, the eco-friendly credentials of products, as well as the chemicals that are present in the wipes.

Easy to clean, either by hand, or on the top shelf of the dishwasher and suitable for all forms of sterilisation. On the other hand, some reported disadvantages of dummies are that it’s bad for breastfeeding and for their teeth development.

While there are differences, the big take away is that as long as your baby doesn’t use either of them past the age of two, any contracted dental issues will be avoided.

The main choice when picking a dummy is whether you want to go with an orthodontic teat or a cherry one.Whether it’s stories from your parents on how they used to rock you for hours whilst listening to the radio, or your colleagues turning up looking like zombies after a particularly bad night with a toddler, everyone has heard how difficult it can be to get them to drift off and stay there.

Introduce the dummy once a proper breastfeeding routine has been established - which should be around 1 month - so as not to hinder the process. The silicone dummies glow brightly during the night, which is perfect for parents as they can easily spot them in the dark and replace it without disturbing your cherub. Plus, soothers allow little ones to practise a coordinated suckle-swallow-breathe action – three important steps that help them to feed effectively from breast or bottle.There are also many popular LEGO theme sets designed for both girls and boys such as LEGO Friends, LEGO Ninjago, LEGO Technic, and LEGO City to choose from.

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. Some can even connect to your smartphone via Wi-Fi, enabling you to check in on your little tyke from the office if you have to work late. Although they can come in elongated forms, cherry dummies kind of look like a small ball on a stick – hence the cherry moniker. The round cherry-shaped teat is similar to the shape of a bottle teat or a mum’s nipple for improved acceptance and encourages your baby to suck in the same way as if they were breastfeeding.

This offering is certainly more about the additional feature than the dummy itself, although it does include a pretty decent one so it still makes the cut. Cherry dummies are generally considered a better choice for younger children as they will cause less confusion when it comes to feeding time. Very happy with the design, the quality and the cost as it was nothing compared to the happiness of my daughter!