Fashionable designs and high-quality lollipops come together in the BIBS Studio collection.

Description:

The shape of the round pacifier is reminiscent of the shape and size of the mother's breast and encourages baby to place his tongue and suck in the same way as he would at the breast, the round shape allowing him to wrap his tongue around the pacifier.

The teat has a valve that lets air out when the baby presses on it. This ventilation system allows air to be expelled into the teat via the valve, and causes the teat to flatten to adapt naturally to the child's mouth. It is also because of this valve that water can accumulate in the teat after cleaning or sterilization. In such cases, simply squeeze the teat to expel the water.

We offer three different collars for our round pacifiers, to meet different demands in terms of nipple material and style: 

The Colour pacifier was the very first pacifier marketed by BIBS, over 40 years ago. It features the classic BIBS round flange, with its three ventilation holes, and a round grip ring engraved with the brand name: BIBS. The Colour collar curves away from baby's delicate, sensitive skin, around the mouth. It has been specially designed to avoid any accumulation of saliva in this area. Whatever the size of the teat, the collar will always be the same size. Colour is available with a natural rubber teat, in sizes 1, 2. 

Care and sterilization: 

For hygienic reasons, you'll need to clean the soothers frequently. The younger your child is, the more important it is to protect him/her from bacteria, and therefore to sterilize the soothers. 

There are several ways to do this. In this blog post, we'll look in more detail at the different methods, as well as their advantages and disadvantages: 

Before first use

 Don't forget to sterilize lollipops when you take them out of their packaging! To do this, soak them for 5 minutes in plenty of boiling water. This applies to both rubber and silicone soothers.
Natural rubber can sometimes detach from the flange. So be sure to sterilize them separately, in plenty of water. This only applies to the first use.

Sterilization by boiling

Next, here's the recommended method for cleaning both rubber and silicone soothers:

• Place soothers in a clean bowl. Pour boiling water over the lollipops.
• Let soak for about 5 minutes.
• Remove from water and dry on a clean cloth.

This method is gentle, but still eliminates bacteria, without affecting the durability of the lollipop. We recommend that you boil the soothers before using them for the first time. However, this method is not recommended for subsequent cleaning. Continuous exposure to high heat is not suitable for soothers, which were not designed to be boiled frequently. Please follow the instructions above.

Microwave sterilization

Please note that rubber is not resistant to temperatures above 100°C / 212°F. We therefore do not recommend sterilizing rubber in the microwave.

Silicone is more resistant to high temperatures than rubber. Please reserve microwave sterilization for silicone lollipops. However, please ensure that the temperature does not exceed 110°C / 230°F. The neck of the soothers is made of PP, a material that cannot withstand temperatures in excess of 110°C / 230°F. Regular exposure to temperatures in excess of 100°C is also detrimental to the durability of lollipops, reducing their lifespan over time.

As a general rule, we recommend that you consult your microwave manufacturer's user manual to ensure that the temperature does not exceed 100°C / 212°F, before sterilizing in the microwave for the first time. For most microwaves, this means heating the lollipops for a maximum of 60 seconds at a maximum of 800 W. Don't forget to place the lollipops in water and in a sterilization box designed for this purpose. Never put lollipops directly in the microwave!

Sterilization with electric steam sterilizers

Please note that rubber is not resistant to temperatures above 100°C / 212°F. We therefore do not recommend sterilizing rubber soothers with an electric steam sterilizer.

Silicone is more resistant to high temperatures than rubber. You can therefore sterilize your silicone soothers in an electric steam sterilizer. However, make sure the temperature does not exceed 110°C. The neck of the soother is made of PP, a material that cannot withstand temperatures above 100°C / 212°F. As with microwave sterilization, be careful not to expose soothers too regularly to temperatures above 100°C, as this can damage them. As a general rule, we recommend that you consult the manufacturer's user manual for your electric steam sterilizer, to ensure that the temperature does not exceed 100°C / 212°F, before sterilizing for the first time.

Sterilization with ultraviolet sterilizers

We do not recommend sterilizing natural rubber or silicone soothers with an ultraviolet sterilizer.

Rubber is a natural material that ages more or less quickly, depending on external factors such as ultraviolet light. So please never sterilize our rubber soothers in an ultraviolet sterilizer, as this will damage the material itself. Likewise, never leave natural rubber in direct sunlight.

What's more, ultraviolet light only kills bacteria and is only really effective if it directly irradiates the surface of the product with the bacteria, unlike steam, which is a gas and can reach every nook and cranny of the pacifier, whatever its shape. Nor do we recommend sterilizing our silicone soothers in an ultraviolet sterilizer.

Sterilization with a sterilizing solution

We do not recommend the use of a sterilizing solution, whatever the material of the soother, rubber or silicone. These solutions can damage the material if the soothers are left to soak in them for longer than necessary.

Dishwasher sterilization

We do not recommend sterilizing rubber and silicone soothers in the dishwasher. Detergents can damage materials such as rubber and silicone, making them more fragile. What's more, most dishwashers don't reach temperatures high enough to properly sterilize soothers.

If water remains in the teat

Water may remain in the teat after cleaning. This is due to the valve on our pacifiers, which lets air out when baby presses on the teat. This ventilation system allows air to be expelled into the teat via the valve, and causes the teat to flatten to fit naturally into the child's mouth. It is because of this valve that water can accumulate in the teat after cleaning or sterilization. In such cases, simply squeeze the teat to expel the water. If any water remains in the teat, allow it to air-dry.

How often should I clean the soothers?

For reasons of hygiene, you should clean the soothers frequently. The younger your child is, the more important it is to protect him/her from bacteria, and therefore to sterilize the soothers. This is mainly because your child's immune system is not sufficiently developed and prepared to defend itself against bacteria that it is not familiar with.

So you'll need to sterilize your soothers regularly, but not too often. Depending on the method used, sterilization may harm the lollipops. We therefore recommend that you scald them once a day.

Standard:

Complies with European standard EN 1400+A2.

Material:

• Flange: PP
• Nipple: Natural rubber latex