Do pacifiers ever need replaced under normal wear and tear?
I know with the latex ones, once the nipples start feel tacky and sticky, they are a hazard to break free from the rest of the pacifier. So they'll need to be thrown away.
Absolutely! Pacifiers can get holes in them from all the biting and sucking they endure, and should be replaced at that time.
another good thing to point out is that most pacifiers can go in the top rack of your dishwasher with your bottle nipples and they should be washed to help prevent bacteria growth and the spreading of germs. this will not only prolong the life of the sacred binkie, but will help keep your child healthy. everyone is right though at the first sign of holes or any other damage toss them, they can pose a choking hazard if baby gets a piece off. they also make differnt styles for the age of your child so keep that in mind when buying new. good luck.
yes. when they start to get sticky to the touch, if they start to seperate from the base, if they get cracks, etc. Good Luck
Absolutely, and you need to check the age on the pacifier, as the baby gets bigger they tend to need a bigger nipple. However, if child is 2 or more I suggest throwing them away and breaking them of it. From my experience they usually just chew on them at that age anyway, and then it becomes a choking hazard. They can bite right through the nipple and inhale, then you have real problems. I would also refrain from putting a child to bed with one if they have teeth.
if you get the silicon based binks they dont really need relpacing i dont think, but rubber will deteriorate (sp?) with use. the rubber ones we had we used and they got boiled twice and now they are very gummy and soft and actually grainy. i've put 'em in my mouth after my son rejects them and it almost feels like the grains are coming off in my mouth.
My son is a complete binky addict. He uses the silicone based nipple and I wash it in the dishwasher regularly. I also find that regardless of how well the dishwasher may wash the outside, I can sometimes see gunk inside the nipple. For this reason, I replace it often. Make sure if you replace them that you buy multiples of the EXACT same kind for easy switching. Also, make sure you do so before the nipple gets too soft because it will make the new one seem REALLY different since it will be a firmer.
Hope this helps!
Yes..definitely...my doc. said replace every 2-3 months...sooner once they get teeth..they can bite holes in em with their little vampire fangs..lol
Yes, I think they recommend every 3-6 months, when the rubber starts turning white and drying out or anytime there's obvious signs of damage. If you start with the smaller nipples, just switch to the stage 2 ones around 6 months. It also depends on how many you have, in my opinion. If you only have 1 or 2 they're going to get more use than if you have 10. But the answer to your question is simply, yes
Yes Ma'am! I agree. Pacifiers can also get gummy after awhile which can breed gross stuff causing illness. I replaced my son's every three months to be safe. A little hint * if you find a kind your baby gets comfy with buy multiples! My poor son got so frustrated when I could find the style he was used too. We had a few sleepless nights over that one! Good luck!
As long as they are being washed regularly and do not have any obvious signs of wear (nicks, tears...etc..), I would say no. I always wash my sons in the dishwasher because of the heat, so I know they are sanatized. I would say if you don't have a dishwasher, I'd boil them daily.
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My son was a major binky freak. I went through a binky every two weeks. Before he got teeth though it was recomennded to me to replace at least once a month. The rubber tends to get gummy after a while and breaks apart, not to mention they will lose there "safe shape"
When my daughter used a pacifier she wore one out so badly that it became comfortable to her and she refused to take another. After awhile she had worn it out so badly that it began to crack and start to fall apart. At that point I took it away and she had to learn to go without one. I was so afraid that while sucking on it a piece would break off and she would choke on it.
Good Luck either getting the child to take a new one or taking it away all together.
I would always pull on it and look at the base and make sure there weren't any holes, or teeth marks any where on it, and if there were, I'd throw that one away.
