Bibs Pacifiers are a Must HAVE!

ZALAMOON is excited to announce we are now carrying BIBS pacifiers. They pair nicely with our baby shower gifts such as our pacifier blankets. 

The BIBS pacifier has been a classic for moms and babies for over 30 years.  Due to its naturally safe and durable rubber material, the BIBS pacifier has been trusted by moms worldwide for decades.  Teach your baby to self-soothe with this pacifier that mimic's mom's breast in both comfort and feet.  The BIBS pacifier is 100% free from BPA, PVC, and phthalates. Designed and manufactured in Denmark. Their classic appearance captures a look that’s both timeless and elegant. Available in a 2 pack in a variety of colors - collect them all to ensure your baby's look is coordinated! 

100% free from BPA, PVC, and phthalates.

Designed and manufactured in Denmark.

For hygienic reasons, we recommend replacing pacifiers every 4-6 weeks.

FOR YOUR BABY's SAFETY

Do always inspect the product carefully before each use. Especially when the baby has teeth. Pull the pacifier in all directions.
Discard it at the first sign of damage or weakness. Only use dedicated pacifier holders tested to EN 12586. Never attach other ribbons or cords to a pacifier, your baby may be strangled by them. The pacifier is not allowed to be stored in direct sunlight.

HOW TO CLEAN YOUR PACIFIERS?

We often get inquiries from parents who have doubts about how to clean the pacifiers. There are a lot of more or less qualified advice on how and how often you clean pacifier - so it is with good reason if you feel confused.

We will review how to properly clean the pacifiers, how often they need to be cleaned, and finally kill a couple of swaying myths about cleaning pacifiers.

How to sterilize the pacifiers

Part of good pacifier hygiene is frequent cleaning of the pacifiers. The younger the child, the more important it is to protect it from bacteria and to maintain good pacifier hygiene.

Before first use, place the pacifier in plenty of boiling water for 5 min. to ensure hygiene. This only applies before first use.

When cleaning the pacifier subsequently, follow these three simple steps:

1. Put the pacifiers in a clean bowl. Pour them with plenty of boiling water.
2. Let the pacifiers soak for approx. 5 min.
3. Pick them up and let them dry on a clean towel.

After cleaning it is not unusual that water remains in the nipple. This is due to the fact that all our pacifier nipples are equipped with a valve, letting out air when the baby closes down on the nipple. This ventilation system causes the air from inside the nipple to be pushed out through the valve thereby flattening the nipple to shape naturally after the baby's oral cavity. The valve is also the reason why water can be present inside the nipple after cleaning and sterilization. If this is the case, simply just squeeze the nipple flat to press out the excess water. If water drops remain in the nipple, just let the pacifier air-dry.

Natural rubber latex can in rare cases smear off to the shield, so it is important to scald in plenty of water and not too many pacifiers at a time.

Do not cook!

Pacifiers are not meant to be boiled and are therefore destroyed by the high heat. Instead, follow the instructions above, and you are sure to kill the bacteria without compromising the durability of the pacifier.

Don’ts

• Do not leave natural rubber latex pacifiers in direct sunlight.
• Do not put the pacifiers in the dishwasher.
• Do not use UV or steam sterilizers for the pacifiers.
• Do not freeze the pacifiers.

TIP: When the child is over 3 months, you can also rinse the pacifier by placing them in a sieve and pouring them with boiling water. This method is faster and avoids water collecting inside the nipple.

How often should I clean the pacifiers?

Part of good pacifier hygiene is frequent cleaning of the pacifiers. The younger the child, the more important it is to protect it from bacteria and to maintain good pacifier hygiene. This is mainly because small children’s immune system has not yet managed to get acquainted with all the different bacteria, and therefore it will not have learned to “defend” against them yet.

Premature infants and babies up to 3 months need more thorough and frequent cleaning than babies over 3 months of age. Therefore, the pacifier must be cleaned more often when the child is under 3 months. We always recommend that pacifiers are scalded at least once a day.