question about pacifiers

[jloukiss]

Hi all--
I'm wonder if there is some collective wisdom out there about the type of material that's best for pacifiers--latex, silicone, or rubber. I think I've heard one is preferable but I can't remember which, or why. Can anyone shed some light on this for me?

Thanks!!
Jennifer

[Anonymous]

I think silicone ones are more durable - that is less likely to wear down and become a choking hazard.

[Meconbear]

I heard sillicone, but I don't remember why. DS had both sillicone and latex. The latex is softer.

[Anonymous]

According to some sources, silicone is preferable over latex for pacifiers and bottle nipples. The thought is that use of latex nipples/pacifiers may lead to latex allergies later on. That said, there are countless babies that only had latex nipples and have grown into fine, upstanding citizens.

[Anonymous]

Also, I think latex can get sticky/tacky after a while. I think this may mean the chemicals are breaking down????

Anyway, we used silicone.

[Anonymous]

silicone is safer for your baby.
http://www.ewg.org/babysafe

But you should wait to see what type your baby wants, and if s/he wants a pacifier at all.