Baby Development

Soothers and pacifiers come in a wide range of shapes, materials, colours, and designs. When you are first introducing a soother or you are looking to replace an old one, you certainly have a lot of choice! It is perfectly normal to have to try a few different ones to find the one your child likes best. But how do you know which one to start with? With so many on the market, it can be hard to know where to begin. To help make the decision a little easier, we have put together the key things you will need...

Have you been worrying about the possible side effects of soothers? Many parents use pacifiers and soothers to calm and comfort an unsettled baby. There are obviously many benefits to using a dummy, but there are also some hesitations. Of course, there are valid points on both sides of the pacifier debate, but that doesn’t deter parents eager for a solution to their little one’s discomfort. Did you know that 75-85% of children in Western societies will use a pacifier at some point during their early life? Soothers are so commonly used because their baby-calming power is truly impressive. They...