How often should you replace a pacifier?
Replace a pacifier every six weeks, even if it still looks fine. Do you see cracks, holes or bite marks sooner? Then replace it straight away. Check the pacifier every day: pull firmly on the teat and see whether everything is intact.
Why replace a pacifier in time?
A pacifier wears out through sucking, biting and cleaning. The material gets thinner and can develop small cracks that you can't always see. Dirt and bacteria stay behind more easily in a damaged pacifier. And a weak teat can tear. By replacing the pacifier in time, you keep it safe and hygienic.
How to check the pacifier
- Pull on the teat every day. Pull firmly in all directions. If the teat comes away from the shield, throw the pacifier away.
- Take a good look at the teat. Do you see cracks, holes, bite marks or thin spots? Replace the pacifier.
- Feel the pacifier. Is it sticky, swollen or much softer than before? Then the material is wearing out.
- Look at the colour. Replace a teat that has become cloudy or discoloured too.
How often should you replace a pacifier?
Difrax advises: replace a pacifier every six weeks. Does your child use several pacifiers in rotation? They wear out less quickly, but check them all every day. Always follow the replacement period on the packaging as well.
Does your child bite the pacifier?
When the first teeth come through, many children start biting their pacifier. It then wears out faster. Check the pacifier extra carefully during this period. For biting, give your child a teething ring instead. Read when to give a teething ring.
Replace or move up a size?
Replacing is different from moving up a size. As your child grows, a bigger size will fit better at some point. Read when to move up to a bigger pacifier.
How to make your pacifier last longer
- Clean the pacifier regularly and follow the instructions for boiling or sterilising. Read how to clean a pacifier.
- Don't leave the pacifier in the sun or in a warm place.
- Store it clean and dry, for example in a pacifier box.
- Rotate two or three pacifiers.
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Is it about the bottle teat? Then read when to replace bottle teats and baby bottles.
Frequently asked questions
Should you replace a pacifier if it still looks fine?
Yes. Replace a pacifier every six weeks, even without visible damage. You can't always see wear.
What do you do if your child bites the pacifier?
Check the pacifier extra carefully every day and replace it at the first bite mark. Give a teething ring for biting.
How often should you replace a bottle teat?
Read about that in when to replace bottle teats and baby bottles.
