Natural rubbers are considered ‘non-toxic’ and also often have an ‘all in one’ design which helps to prevent tearing.

As dummies are used in your baby’s mouth it’s very important to keep them as clean as possible. But this isn't always easy as babies tend to spit them out! Parents in our BabyCentre community said: “We used MAM night dummies with my first and have bought a couple for this baby too. They glow in the dark too.”

Thankfully, dummies (or pacifiers, as they’re known in the US) arrive in a number of shapes and sizes. Better yet, even the best newborn dummies won’t cost the earth, making that all-important trial-and-error phase in the first few days and weeks a feasible process. Parents can help their babies adapt to a dummy by encouraging them to use it regularly, making it a part of their daily sleep routine. Yes. A newborn dummy should be used once breastfeeding is established, which is around the four-week mark, although some parents find success introducing it earlier. This time frame differs for each infant, but introducing a dummy after a few weeks shouldn’t impact how a baby breastfeeds.

There are many different options, such as natural rubber, latex, silicone, and soft plastic," said Bryony. Here is her expert advice on what to consider, and what to look out for when choosing a dummy for your baby.

How to clean your baby’s dummy safely

We found this dummy maintained its colour and shape, even after sterilisation multiple times over months of use, and we loved the ventilation holes in its shield that further add to baby’s comfort. Whether you call them dummies, soothers, or pacifiers, some babies take to them straight away, some may take a while to find the right one and some babies will not take to them at all. Dummies can be made of different materials, and there are also different styles of teat. What should you look for when it comes to choosing a dummy for your baby? We’re here to help! How to choose the best dummy for your baby As part of Tommee Tippee’s Closer to Nature range, these breast-like soothers are designed to support breastfed babies with their soft, flexible teats. We also welcome the dummy’s “no wrong side up” design, which is handy when helping a baby find their dummy at night. So, what is the best way to keep your baby's dummy clean? Bryony urges: “Never clean the dummy by putting it in your own mouth.” Bryony’s advice is to clean your baby’s dummy by using one of these options: Plenty of parents have been amazed at how comfortable their babies appeared while using this dummy, and appreciated the slot for a clip to secure the dummy to a buggy or to baby’s clothes.