They come in the biggest variety of colours to suit every outfit and the natural rubber teat is the perfect choice for breast fed and bottled fed babies. Here at Our Little Helpers, we sell hundreds of these dummies each week and were among the first baby stores to sell BIBS dummies in Australia. We receive a tonne of emails from parents and other baby stores asking for all info related to these super popular baby must haves so we thought we’d put together a blog post to help answer all of your questions and give you all the information we have at hand about the amazing BIBS dummies.
The cherry shaped nipple and lightweight shield is designed to imitate the shape of a mother’s breast.
Midwives recommend BIBS dummies to support natural breastfeeding – as both the specific length and shape of BIBS dummy gives the baby the correct sucking technique at the breast.
The round lightweight shield faces away from the baby’s face to facilitate a supply of air to the sensitive skin around your baby’s mouth. As mums, we all know how challenging breast feeding can be, so this design is perfect to ensure there’s no issues with nipple confusion!
Another great thing about these dummies is the colour range! They come in a HUGE variety of colours so they can suit any outfit. The solid colours are a modern colour palate, not tacky or covered in ridiculous animal prints. Parents and babies love these dummies!
There is never a guarantee a baby will take a certain brand or shape or style of dummy.
Here at Our Little Helpers, we like to live up to our company’s ethos and want to help parents as much as we can, so we offer three different dummy nipple shapes. Each shape has its benefits, so if your baby doesn’t like one, there’s a chance they will prefer another.
You can try the round nipple, anatomical nipple and symmetrical nipple dummies in our ‘Try it Pack’. This pack of three dummies contains one of each! Once you know the nipple shape your baby prefers, you can confidently purchase the correct style and not waste your money! Check out the ‘Try It Packs’ here.
BIBS dummies come in size 1, 2 and 3. It’s always important to choose the size that suits your baby’s age. I know of some people using a larger dummy in a newborns mouth because they think it will “stay in better”. They should not be used in this way. It is not safe and can even cause damage to their palate and mouth shape.
Each size and shape of the teat/nipple is designed to suit your baby’s mouth at different ages. Your baby’s mouth size and shape changes as they age, so its therefore always recommended to follow the age guidelines. Here is a little rundown of each size below:
| Category | Size 1 | Size 2 | Size 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Age | 0–6 months | 6–18 months | 18 months + |
| Teat Length | Approx. 2.6 cm | Approx. 3 cm | Approx. 3.2 cm |
| Cherry Teat Width | Approx. 1.5 cm | Approx. 1.5 cm | Approx. 2 cm |
| Shield Diameter | Approx. 4.2 cm | Approx. 4.2 cm | Approx. 4.2 cm |
It’s recommended to replace them every 4-6 weeks.
This is standard hygiene practice for any brand of dummy. As BIBS dummies are made of natural latex rubber, you will see it changing shape or size. The nipple section will increase in size if you exceed the recommended use time or if one dummy is used excessively.
I think the above explanation explains this none.
Often we receive emails from parents saying we have sent the incorrect size, and their baby wont take the dummy. They send a photo showing the difference between the old and new dummies. I can instantly see it’s been over-used.
It is easy to lose track of when dummies need replacing. Maybe you could put a replacement reminder in your phone for 4 weeks after you open your pack. This will give you time to order more before they reach their maximum use time.
All of the BIBS dummies come pre packaged in their correct size pack, with the size clearly labelled. Always check you have the size you have ordered before you open the pack.
Its always a good Idea to rotate your dummies. Don’t use the same dummy for their big night sleep and the same one for their day naps. By having a few in rotation, you will get the maximum use time from them. Having a spare un-used one will also allow you to see if your older ones are changing shape.
If you’re approaching the maximum use time or you notice any changes in the teat size, its time to swap it for a new one. You will have peace of mind that the teat is safe and hygienic. Also your baby will transition to the new same sized dummy easily.
BIBS dummies, like most dummies have a ‘vented’ teat. This means water will get into the teat when sterilized. To remove any water, simply squeeze the teat to remove it.
BIBS Dummy teats are vented so they don’t pop like a balloon. There was once a well-known brand with an air filled teat that was notorious for popping and breaking easily as babies bit down. Vented teets also allow the dummy to mold to the babies mouth shape.
These dummies were notorious for popping from a little bite and they were instantly unsafe and rendered useless. Vented dummies are a much better option to avoid this.
We use to be able to mix & match dummy clours and sizes from open packs. We can no longer do this as the dummies come pre packaged from BIBS. Currently they are available as two packs of the same colour and size.
Do you want to a rainbow of colours without having to buy two of every colour? Maybe you could team up with a friend from your mothers’ group and share a colour from each box you buy.
Right here at Our Little Helpers, we are all about creating safe and beautiful baby products. We started creating safe dummy chains first, and now we also stock safe teething toys. In addition we sell silicone bibs and dinner ware, high chair covers and accessories and of course, BIBS dummies!
