How to select a dummy

The selection of the dummy for newborns is important to respect the physiology of their mouths, discover all the recommendations from the experts of the Baby Research Center.

How to select a dummy

How to select the right soother

The aspects to consider to find the perfect dummy for your newborn

How to select a dummy for a newborn
It is certainly known that non-nutritive sucking is an important aspect even before birth: it represents an innate need of a baby and is a fundamental in helping a baby learn to feed once born. After birth, it has important consolatory and relaxing function. Not all soothers, also called dummies, are the same however: a physiological form of the teat, with a thin base that goes upward, is clearly important to respect the natural position of the tongue and the physiology of the child's mouth, but when talking about small babies, also the size, weight and material are aspects to take seriously when making the selection.

Let's see now hot to select the right one for newborns, to respect the physiology of the mouth and palate, to facilitate acceptance and sucking.

The sizes of the dummy for newborns
As mentioned, once the physiological shape is selected, the smaller size of the baby's face and mouth are two important aspects to be considered. In fact, a dummy that is too large could be difficult to put and keep in the baby's mouth, and can also be too large for the face. Offering newborns a model a size that is not suitably shaped for their mouth and palate could also be negative for their physiological development.

The importance of the weight
In small babies, where sucking is usually still weak, the weight of the soother is very important: a lighter type, which is certainly more suitable for small babies, is easier to keep in their mouth. It could also happen that if we offer newborns a type that is too heavy for their age, they might not only find it difficult to suck but might also easily fall out of their mouth, which could also be incorrectly interpreted by mum as a refusal for the dummy.

Newborn: soft or rigid dummy
We know well that at birth and right afterwards, it is very important to promote contact between mum and newborn as much as possible for many reasons. When relaxing and falling asleep, in addition to keeping your baby close, mum can give her baby a soother with a cavity on the outside, such as the new Chicco silicone dummy for newborns: this space was specifically created so mum can insert her finger inside, favouring contact with her baby without altering the physical shape of the teat, which maintains its thin base and then goes up to leave the correct amount of space for the natural position of the tongue.

Furthermore, it is known that one of the most used senses is touch: selecting a completely soft dummy with a delicate finish on the child's face is another important aspect to take into consideration.

When can you give your baby a dummy
Finally, we can finish with some advice on when and how to use it: A dummy can be given to babies early in life, after they have started to nurse properly, to console the baby and to help with relaxation and falling asleep, without it replacing however the attention and care of mum and dad. It also prevents babies from sucking their thumb, which is frequent in small children, which is harmful to the development of the mouth and is hard to eliminate.

 

How to select the right soother

The aspects to consider to find the perfect dummy for your newborn

How to select a dummy for a newborn
It is certainly known that non-nutritive sucking is an important aspect even before birth: it represents an innate need of a baby and is a fundamental in helping a baby learn to feed once born. After birth, it has important consolatory and relaxing function. Not all soothers, also called dummies, are the same however: a physiological form of the teat, with a thin base that goes upward, is clearly important to respect the natural position of the tongue and the physiology of the child's mouth, but when talking about small babies, also the size, weight and material are aspects to take seriously when making the selection.

Let's see now hot to select the right one for newborns, to respect the physiology of the mouth and palate, to facilitate acceptance and sucking.

The sizes of the dummy for newborns
As mentioned, once the physiological shape is selected, the smaller size of the baby's face and mouth are two important aspects to be considered. In fact, a dummy that is too large could be difficult to put and keep in the baby's mouth, and can also be too large for the face. Offering newborns a model a size that is not suitably shaped for their mouth and palate could also be negative for their physiological development.

The importance of the weight
In small babies, where sucking is usually still weak, the weight of the soother is very important: a lighter type, which is certainly more suitable for small babies, is easier to keep in their mouth. It could also happen that if we offer newborns a type that is too heavy for their age, they might not only find it difficult to suck but might also easily fall out of their mouth, which could also be incorrectly interpreted by mum as a refusal for the dummy.

Newborn: soft or rigid dummy
We know well that at birth and right afterwards, it is very important to promote contact between mum and newborn as much as possible for many reasons. When relaxing and falling asleep, in addition to keeping your baby close, mum can give her baby a soother with a cavity on the outside, such as the new Chicco silicone dummy for newborns: this space was specifically created so mum can insert her finger inside, favouring contact with her baby without altering the physical shape of the teat, which maintains its thin base and then goes up to leave the correct amount of space for the natural position of the tongue.

Furthermore, it is known that one of the most used senses is touch: selecting a completely soft dummy with a delicate finish on the child's face is another important aspect to take into consideration.

When can you give your baby a dummy
Finally, we can finish with some advice on when and how to use it: A dummy can be given to babies early in life, after they have started to nurse properly, to console the baby and to help with relaxation and falling asleep, without it replacing however the attention and care of mum and dad. It also prevents babies from sucking their thumb, which is frequent in small children, which is harmful to the development of the mouth and is hard to eliminate.