NUK Magazine 60 Years of Inspiration - SOOTHER – YES OR NO?

Answers to a question which occupies parents

tHe InnAte need tO sucK sucking is a reflex with which babies are born. It ensures the supply of valuable breastmilk and gives a feeling of security as well. this sucking reflex often extends beyond the ingestion of nutrition. like breastfeeding or bottle feeding, the soother also satisfies the child’s innate need to suck. that’s why soothers do babies so much good. to make sure that parents can give baby a soother without thinking twice, it is important that it is right for the jaw and consequently does no harm to the natural development of the baby’s jaw. sHAPed tO PeRFectIOn during breastfeeding, the mother’s breast adapts flexibly to suit the mouth of the child. the right soother is based on nature. unfortunately, there is still no material which can perfectly simulate nature. But nuK soothers are modelled on a mother’s nipple as she breastfeeds. On the top, they gently mould against the top of your child’s mouth, the underside is flattened. In this way, the tongue has plenty of space for the natural sucking motion. As a result of the shape, there is as little pressure as possible on the jaw and the teeth to come later – which is quite the opposite effect of a thumb! dental specialists confirm that nuK soothers can have a positive effect on the healthy devel- opment of your child (see interview). Parents can now rest easy when answering the soother question: the right soother can really be given without any concerns. Welcome, baby! Just a short time ago, everything was peaceful and cosy in mother’s tummy and suddenly real life begins. It’s colourful, loud and exhausting… Every day parents experience how their children explore the world and how great their need for closeness and comfort is, time and again. Will a soother or a thumb help? SOOThER – YES OR nO? A question that occupies many parents.

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