Our pacifier nipples are made with two different materials: Natural rubber latex and silicone. We are often asked by parents which material they should choose, and which one is better. Don't worry we are here to help and guide you.
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Natural Rubber latex is a natural material made from a sticky milky fluid tapped from the Hevea tree. The fluid is refined to the brown/yellow rubber you know from your pacifiers; a super soft, elastic, and resilient material very much resembling the mother's soft nipple.
The natural material comes with a natural aging process affected by natural influences like UV light, air, saliva, and heat. The elasticity of the material allows the nipple to change shape and size because of the baby's strong vacuum, this means that the nipple in some cases can expand if it is not replaced in time.
Natural rubber latex pacifiers should be scalded rather than boiled and replaced every 4-6 weeks for safety and hygienic reasons.
Since latex is a natural material color variation may occur.
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Silicone is an industrially manufactured hypoallergenic, odorless, and taste-neutral material that is known for its purity. It is 100% free of harmful and endocrine-disrupting ingredients such as BPA, PVC, and phthalates. The smooth transparent nipple is not as soft as natural rubber latex, but it retains its shape, does not age, and can withstand high temperatures.
There exist two different kinds of silicone. 1. Silicone for food-contact products (food-grade), or 2. Silicone for pharmaceutical products and implant devices (medical-grade). The key difference between both grades lies in their use:
Food-grade silicone is used for food contact products and in our case for silicone pacifier nipples, where especially good tensile values are essential.
Medical-grade silicone is used for pharmaceutical products and implant devices and is tested for biocompatibility, a property that is not relevant for pacifier nipples. Medical-grade silicone does not mean that better quality or better mechanical properties are achieved for products as a result.
Both grades are manufactured under high-quality control procedures to meet the existing regulations and to ensure that there is no harm to humans and the environment.
Our silicone nipples are made of food-grade silicone.
For hygienic reasons we still recommend replacing your pacifiers every 4-6 weeks.
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Both materials are very different and have great properties.
Natural rubber latex is a natural material, whereas silicone is an industrial material. The silicone we use in our pacifiers is food-grade silicone, which is 100% free of harmful and endocrine-disrupting ingredients such as BPA, PVC, and phthalates.
Natural rubber latex comes with a natural aging process affected by natural influences like UV light, air, saliva, and heat. Silicone pacifiers are sturdier than latex pacifiers, it retains their shape, do not age, and can withstand high temperatures and last longer. However, they are not as soft as latex pacifiers.
We recommend that you replace our pacifiers every 4-6 weeks for safety and hygienic reasons ' no matter the material.
Natural rubber latex is soft and resembles the mother's breast more than silicone. Most choose to start with natural rubber latex as it has a more natural feel and softness, but most of the time it all comes down to which one your baby prefers.
Silicone is an allergy-friendly material, so if you have a latex allergy in the family, you should choose silicone.
Silicone is odorless and taste-neutral, whereas natural rubber latex can have a slight characteristic odor and taste from the rubber.
Natural rubber latex should be scalded rather than boiled! Pour the pacifiers with boiling water and let them soak for approx. 5 min. NO microwave sterilization. Silicone pacifiers should likewise be poured with boiling water and be let to soak for approx. 5 min. Silicone can be microwave sterilized.
When it comes to a pacifier's nipple no material is right or wrong because all babies are different. It can be necessary to try out different materials to find the perfect fit for your child. Some babies prefer a certain material while others do not have any preferences and will take whatever material you offer.
FRIGG Pacifiers: Natural Rubber vs. Medical Grade Silicone
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Our FRIGG pacifiers are made with nipples in two different types of material: Medical grade silicone and natural rubber (latex). There are pros and cons to both materials, so which one should you choose for your child?
Natural rubber pacifier ' made of latex from the rubber tree
Natural rubber is also called latex and is a completely natural material. Natural rubber comes from the rubber tree, whose juice (latex milk) is extracted and processed into natural rubber. Pacifiers in natural rubber are soft and elastic and can be recognized by their yellow/brown color.
Medical grade silicone pacifier ' free from harmful ingredients
Medical grade silicone is the purest type of silicone and is an industrially manufactured material. Because of the purity of the material, it is often used in both the food and pharmaceutical industries. Silicone is 100% free from harmful ingredients such as BPA, PVC, and phthalates. Silicone is clear and transparent and has a smooth surface.
Introducing: FRIGG medical grade silicone nipple with a SilkySoft' surface
Our medical grade silicone nipple now has a smooth surface called SilkySoft'. The nipple has been made even softer than prior, which minimizes the risk of babies developing any tension in their head and jaw. Softened silicone has proven to be a safer choice for babies' palate and gums, due to the gentleness of the material. Babies will in fact often take a pacifier with a smooth surface rather than a rough one, which is why we have found this improvement necessary.
Different materials ' different strengths
Natural rubber and silicone are 2 very different materials with different strengths and qualities. The main differences between them are:
Safety
The purpose of our FRIGG pacifier is to give the little ones a peace of mind by imitating a mother's breast. To make it as easy and natural as possible for the baby to switch between our pacifier and a mother's breast, many choose to try natural rubber first, because natural rubber is softer, and it is more similar to the elasticity of the skin and breast than silicone.
Allergies
Silicone is clearly the cleanest and most allergy-friendly of the two types of materials. If you have latex allergy in your family, you should choose our medical grade silicone pacifiers.
Smell and taste
Silicone is a fragrance-neutral material, whereas natural rubber has a slightly characteristic fragrance. Preference varies from child to child.
Durability
Natural rubber is more elastic than silicone, and it is harder for small baby teeth to bite into pieces. Silicone pacifiers do not age quickly, while natural rubber has limited durability. You will therefore experience that natural rubber expands and changes shape over time, while silicone retains its shape.
Storage
Natural rubber can be damaged by light and heat sources, whereas silicone can better withstand environmental impact. Therefore, it is important that you always store your natural rubber pacifiers in a dark, dry place at room temperature. Never leave them in a windowsill, where they might get exposed to sun and light.
Cleaning
The younger the baby, the more important good pacifier hygiene is, and the more often the pacifiers need to be cleaned. And in this case, silicone is an easier material to handle than natural rubber. Silicone has a smooth surface and doesn't attract dust or dirt. As silicone has a high heat tolerance, the pacifier will not be damaged by the frequent, repeated sterilizations that good pacifier hygiene requires.
All children are unique
Natural rubber and silicone each have advantages and disadvantages. There will always be divided opinions about which material is the best or the healthiest. All children are different, and in the end, your child will choose the material he/she likes the best.
Have you noticed the four little slanting lines inside the nipple?
Some of you may wonder if these lines are a matter of a defect nipple, and the clear answer is NO. The lines are simply a part of the nipple design. We always strive to make our pacifiers stand out on the pacifier market, and that also includes our nipple design.
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