I need a dummy! I didn't know how many styles and shapes there are to choose from. What the best type of dummy for my baby? BIBS Denmark is a global leader in pacifiers with over 40+ years of experience. There is a shape and size to suit everyone! Parenthood is an incredible journey. However, this journey can also be stressful for new parents who are unsure about which products are the best fit for their baby. We’re here to help you every step of the way.
From birth, babies have a natural sucking reflex. The baby will try to satisfy this need with the mother’s breast, a pacifier/dummy, a thumb, or other. It is not only a vital reflex for the baby to get food but sucking also has a calming effect on the baby, reminding the baby of something safe and familiar in an otherwise foreign world.
Aussies rated BIBS Dummies best in Canstar Blue’s review of baby dummies and soothers. The brand scored five stars for ease of use for baby, design, quality, durability and overall satisfaction.
Based in Melbourne, Australia. Kollektive is the proud official distributor for BIBS Denmark in Australia and New Zealand.
Benefits of using a dummy:
- The dummy helps calm and soothe the baby, and can therefore help to make the baby fall asleep
- The dummy helps to lower the heart rate, blood pressure, and stress levels
- The dummy has a pain-relieving effect
- The dummy comforts the baby and provides security when it gets upset
- The dummy has a protective effect on the incidence of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)*
Different dummies
When it comes to the nipple no size or shape is right or wrong because all babies are different. Babies have different preferences, different sucking techniques, and different mouth anatomy. Therefore, we offer different dummies that meet all these different needs.
It can be necessary to try out different shapes and sizes to find the perfect fit for your child. Some babies prefer a certain nipple shape, size, or material while others do not have any preferences and will take whatever shape, size, and material you offer.
Don't know where to start? Not sure if you will use a dummy? The BIBS Try-it Collection is a great option offering 1 of each nipple shape in the same handy pack!
Round nipple
The round nipple resembles the shape and size of the mother’s soft nipple and promotes a similar tongue placement and sucking technique as when breastfeeding since the round shape allows the sides of the tongue to elevate and cup around the nipple.
The nipple is equipped with a valve, that lets out air when the baby closes down on the nipple. This ventilation system causes the air from inside the nipple to be pushed out through the valve thereby flattening the nipple to shape naturally after the baby’s oral cavity. The valve is also the reason why water can be presented inside the nipple after cleaning and sterilization. If this is the case, simply just squeeze the nipple flat to press out the excess water.
BIBS offers three different shields for our round nipples – to accommodate the demand after different looks and nipple materials.
Colour is the original BIBS dummy and has been on the market for over 40 years. It has the signature round BIBS shield with three vent holes and round BIBS engraved handle ring. The shield is carefully designed to curve away from the sensitive and delicate skin around the baby’s mouth to prevent moisture build-up. The shield comes in one size no matter the nipple size. Colour is available in natural rubber latex in sizes 1, 2, and 3.
Boheme
The beautiful Boheme is inspired by the modern bohemian style. With its natural elements and organic silhouette, it appears in a fresh, creative, and aesthetic design. The shield is carefully designed to curve away from the sensitive and delicate skin around the baby’s mouth to prevent moisture build-up. The shield comes in one size no matter the nipple size. Boheme is available in natural rubber latex in sizes 1 and 2.
De Lux
De Lux is a modern and timeless dummy, with an enlarged front. The front makes it easy to print a name on the dummy, making it perfect for daycare. The shield is carefully designed to curve away from the sensitive and delicate skin around the baby’s mouth to prevent moisture build-up. De Lux comes as Onesize (silicone).
Symmetrical nipple
Our dummy with a symmetrical flat-drop-shaped nipple, accommodate babies who prefer the flat symmetrical nipple shape. The drop-shaped nipple promotes a tongue placement and sucking technique where the tongue is flat and presses the dummy flat against the palate, which means that the baby does not need to suck as hard, as with a round nipple, for the dummy to flatten inside the mouth.
Like our other dummies, the nipple is equipped with a valve, that lets out air when the baby closes down on the nipple. This ventilation system causes the air from inside the nipple to be pushed out through the valve thereby flattening the nipple to shape naturally after the baby’s oral cavity. The valve is also the reason why water can be present inside the nipple after cleaning and sterilization. If this is the case, simply just squeeze the nipple flat to press out the excess water.
BIBS offer three different shields for our symmetrical flat-drop-shaped nipples – to accommodate the demand after both looks and nipple materials.
Supreme is our exclusive wide shield dummy. The shield is carefully designed with large holes on each side to ensure minimum contact with the sensitive and delicate skin around the baby’s mouth, which means less chance of moisture build-up from saliva that can cause rashes and sore spots. The shield comes in two different sizes that match the nipple size. The bigger the nipple - the bigger the shield. The nipple comes in both natural rubber latex and silicone. The silicone nipple has an innovative pattern in the nipple that reinforces the material. Supreme is available in sizes 1 and 2.
Colour is the original BIBS dummy and has been on the market for over 40 years. It has the signature round BIBS shield with three vent holes and round BIBS engraved handle ring. The shield is carefully designed to curve away from the sensitive and delicate skin around the baby’s mouth to prevent moisture build-up. The shield comes in one size no matter the nipple size. Colour is available in natural rubber latex in sizes 1 and 2.
Infinity has a wide shield with holes on each side to prevent rash after saliva. The design is created of intertwined circles, symbolizing the circle of life, endlessness, and eternity. The shield comes in two different sizes that match the nipple size. The bigger the nipple - the bigger the shield. The nipple comes only in silicone and have an innovative pattern that reinforces the material. Infinity is available in sizes 1 and 2.
Anatomical nipple
Our last nipple type is the anatomical nipple which is curved at the top for a natural fit to the baby’s palate with an angled tip for easy tongue placement. The curved top promotes a tongue placement and sucking technique where the sides of the tongue cup around the nipple, as it, does during breastfeeding. The angled tip means that the baby does not need to suck as hard, as with a round nipple, for the dummy to flatten inside the mouth.
The nipple is equipped with a valve, that lets out air when the baby closes down on the nipple. This ventilation system causes the air from inside the nipple to be pushed out through the valve thereby flattening the
nipple to shape naturally after the baby’s oral cavity. The valve is also the reason why water can be present inside the nipple after cleaning and sterilization. If this is the case, simply just squeeze the nipple flat to press out the excess water.
BIBS offer three different shields for our anatomical nipple – to accommodate the demand after both looks and materials:
Couture is specially designed to resemble a butterfly, so it is easy to see which way the dummy should turn in the baby’s mouth. The shield is carefully designed with large holes on each side to ensure minimum contact with the sensitive and delicate skin around the baby’s mouth, which means less chance of moisture build-up from saliva that can cause rashes and sore spots. The shield comes in two different sizes that match the nipple size. The bigger the nipple - the bigger the shield. The anatomical nipple comes in both natural rubber latex and silicone. Couture is available in sizes 1 and 2.
Colour is the original BIBS dummy and has been on the market for over 40 years. It has the signature round BIBS shield with three vent holes and round BIBS engraved handle ring. The shield is carefully designed to curve away from the sensitive and delicate skin around the baby’s mouth to prevent moisture build-up. Shield comes in one size no matter the nipple size. Colour is available in natural rubber latex in sizes 1 + 2.
Infinity has a wide shield with holes on each side to prevent rash after saliva. The design is created of intertwined circles, symbolizing the circle of life, endlessness, and eternity. The shield comes in two different sizes that match the nipple size. The bigger the nipple - the bigger the shield. The nipple comes only in silicone and have an innovative pattern that reinforces the material. Infinity is available in sizes 1 and 2.
Source:
SIDS and other sleep-related infant deaths: Updated 2016 recommendations for a safe infant sleeping environment. Pediatrics. 2016;138(5):e20162938. doi:10.1542/peds.2016-2938
