Timeless Collection: NUK Comfy Orthodontic Pacifiers

NUK Comfy Orthodontic Pacifiers Pacifiers American Academy of Pediatrics AAP Sudden Infant Death Syndrome SIDS Katherine O'Connor

By Camille Hutchison , Parent Herald Nov 20, 11:04 am

The NUK Comfy Orthodontic Pacifier has 21,966 global ratings and 4.6 stars out of 5 ratings. This pacifier features a one-piece 100 percent silicone design that gently contours the infant's face. It also has a heart-shaped shield that perfectly fits under the newborn's nose for easier breathing as well as to avoid any possible irritation. The distinctive, breast-like nipple naturally fits the infant's palate, thus, promoting healthy oral development.

Pediatric dentists and doctors mainly invented this pacifier more than 60 years ago. The NUK orthodontic pacifiers are modeled after the natural shape of the mother's nipple while breastfeeding, creating an easy transition from breast to pacifier and back and establishing in the baby's mind that they are just feeding through their moms'.

This NUK pacifier is mainly made of 100 percent medical-grade silicone and is BPA-free and dishwasher-safe (top rack only). Moreover, this product is easy to clean as it comes to all one piece, so parents, including carers, would no longer worry about the cleanliness of the baby item.

Amazon review says the NUK pacifier also serves as a teether as babies suck on it for comfort and chew on the thicker part to soothe their gums.

What are pacifiers for?

Pacifiers basically offer temporary distraction, as newborns are the happiest when they suck on something. These are also considered safe for a newborn. It is also better to wait, especially when your baby has trouble latching onto the breast.

Babies sucking pacifiers helps them to calm down, especially when crying or agitated, as pacifiers can calm the babies. It also lowers blood pressure, heart rate, and stress levels. Because of its power to calm babies, it also helps to lessen crying after shots and blood tests.

Apart from soothing the baby. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) suggests using a pacifier when putting the baby down for bedtime or even naps to help reduce Sudden Infant Death Syndrome or SIDS, per Medela.

Katherine O'Connor, M.D., an associate director in the division of hospital medicine and an attending pediatric hospitalist at Children's Hospital at Montefiore in New York City, explains that almost all newborns, including babies, will find some baby gas relief just by sucking on a pacifier.

This is due to the fact that the sucking action releases endorphins that surely soothe them.

Do experts suggest pacifiers?

Besides the soothing effect, the AAP suggests pacifier use in babies up to six months of age for pain relief from any minor procedures in the emergency department.

Mainly, pacifiers are helpful for babies as it also helps them fall asleep at bedtime.

However, it is not recommended to tie a pacifier to your baby's crib, neck, or even hand, as it can pose a danger and cause severe injury or even death to your baby. In fact, pacifiers deteriorate over time.

URMC suggests ensuring that the pacifier is only a one-piece when possible and avoiding using pacifiers with liquid interiors, moving parts, or built-in gadgets. Always pick those that have sealed instead of open bases when buying one.