safe dummy

[2CheekyMonkeys]

i remember a few years ago there was a website where you could go and see which brand of dummy was the safest. does anyone remember the website? or have any recommendations for safe dummys. i want to use a dummy on the lower price range but still safe. anyone know anything about happy baby brand?

[luey]

I use the happy baby brand. very happy with it. I think a lot of speech therapists reccomend the 'cherry' style as it touches all the sides of the bubs mouth. I think choice did a test a few years ago but I am sure they have all changes since then but will still offer a guideline of what to look for.

[sunshine_sieben]

I think a lot of speech therapists reccomend the 'cherry' style as it touches all the sides of the bubs mouth.

Interesting. I thought that the "orthodontic style or even more so the style of the NUK dummies is what is widely recognised to be the least damaging.
You know what, the style of dummy might not be your choice. DD had a really strong sucking instinct. But HATED all dummies I tried on her. Just wanted my boob instead. Well, until I tried a NUK dummy (so only started using a dummy at 6 months of age). I know of others that hate the NUK style and much prefer the cherry style.

My advise would be to buy a few different ones and try them out to see what your bub takes to, if any. Don't buy up big on something your baby might not like. Same goes for bottle teats. I had to try so many different styles until DD actually took to one. It was really tough. I had trouble BFing in the beginning cause I had flat nipples (after 19 months of BFing they are anything but flat) and it was so frustrating when she rejected the bottle, too. Until my midwife bought me some other ones to try, which DD didn't mind.

Saša

[2CheekyMonkeys]

yes, it was the choice one, thanks for that. here is what i found.. its from 2006 though so it could have changed by now.

An investigation by Choice magazine and the Australian Consumers Association has shown that six leading brands of baby's dummy do not meet safety standards, prompting calls from the Australian Government for an ACCC review of the national standard. The six brands that didn't meet the regulations include Nuk Silicone Soother, Nuk Latex Soother, Pigeon Silicone Pacifier, MAM Orthodontic Soother, Tommee Tippee Latex, Tommee Tippee Supersoft Comforter.

Heinz Baby Basics, Dymples, Happy Baby, Avent and one Tommee product passed the test.

[familygirl]

I have used happy baby dummies with two kids and have been happy with them. They were recommended to me by my early childhood centre nurses as the best dummy to use if breastfeeding as the teat doesn't interfere with the sucking action required for sucking at the breast. I find the pack of 3 at Big W to be the cheapest option. I think it is $3.93 for a pack of 3.

[2CheekyMonkeys]

thanks for that family girl... so is it the cherry shaped ones that your nurse recommended?

[SugarDust]

We use and swear by the heinz baby basics orthodontic dummies

[visitor1]

I only use the Heinz Baby Basic Cherry ones for DD1....she hates any other shape or dummy!