{"title":"Preemie Soothers","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGentle and appropriately sized for premature and smaller babies, our preemie soothers are designed to provide comfort without overwhelming little mouths. Explore carefully selected soothers made to support soothing and settling during those early days.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"difrax-natural-soother","title":"Difrax Natural Soother","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Difrax Natural Soother is a dummy — also called a pacifier or soother — made to meet your baby's natural need for non-nutritive sucking, the comfort sucking little ones do for calm and reassurance rather than for milk. It pairs a soft silicone teat with a distinctive butterfly-shaped shield, and the range comes in sizes to suit babies from birth through to around 20 months, so you can stay with a familiar shape as your baby grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe teat has a round, convex shape, which suits babies who tend to turn their dummy around in their mouth — there's no single right way up to worry about. It's a design that most babies find easy to accept, which can make those first tries a little less fiddly when you're settling an unsettled baby.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA shield shaped to sit against baby's face\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe butterfly-shaped shield is the feature that sets this soother apart, and it's built around comfort and airflow rather than looks alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose recess:\u003c\/strong\u003e The shield is contoured with room around the nose, so your baby can breathe freely through the nose while the dummy is in place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVentilation holes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two airy holes on each side keep air moving over the skin, which helps reduce the risk of irritation where the shield rests against the face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnug fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e The butterfly shape is designed to sit comfortably against the contours of baby's face rather than pressing flat against it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSizes for every stage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Natural Soother is offered across stages so the teat and shield stay in proportion as your baby develops. The 0–6 month version is tailored for newborns and younger infants, while the 6–12 month version is crafted as a single piece — shell, button and teat all in one soft silicone design for easy cleaning and durability. An extra-soft silicone shield and lightweight build make the older-baby version easy for little hands to manage. Sizes are marked by stage, so smaller is not automatically the right pick — choose the size that matches your baby's age band.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMaterials and everyday care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe shield is made from 100% BPA-free polypropylene and the teat from soft, BPA-free silicone, which is clear, shape-stable and holds up to regular use. Cleaning is straightforward: rinse with water after each use, and follow the sterilising method suited to your baby's stage. Difrax advises replacing the soother every six weeks, and doing a quick daily check by pulling firmly on the teat to make sure it's still intact — if you notice any cracks, tears, stickiness or thinning, swap it out straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDifrax Natural Soother\u003c\/strong\u003e is a good option for parents who:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWant a soother with a round, symmetrical-feeling teat that doesn't need to be oriented a particular way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike the idea of a shaped shield with a nose recess and ventilation to help keep skin comfortable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrefer to stay with one familiar dummy design across stages, from newborn up to around 20 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt may not be the right fit if you:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eHave a baby who consistently refuses a dummy — acceptance is always individual, and some babies simply prefer their fingers or none at all\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA few things worth keeping in mind\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA dummy is there to comfort, not to delay a feed — always check for hunger cues such as rooting, mouth opening or hands to the mouth first. If you're breastfeeding, many parents wait until feeding is well established before introducing one routinely. At sleep time, keep clips, cords, toys and attachments out of the cot and follow safe-sleep guidance; a dummy is offered on its own. Colour options vary across the range, so the exact shade supplied may differ from the one pictured — pop any preference in your order notes and we'll do our best to accommodate it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shop North","offers":[{"title":"0-6m \/ Blossom","offer_id":47282026053809,"sku":"DFX-NSR-0-BL","price":135.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"0-6m \/ Brick","offer_id":47282026086577,"sku":"DFX-NSR-0-BR","price":135.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"0-6m \/ Clay","offer_id":47282026119345,"sku":"DFX-NSR-0-CL","price":135.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"0-6m \/ Ice","offer_id":47282026152113,"sku":"DFX-NSR-0-IC","price":135.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12m+ \/ Blossom","offer_id":47282026184881,"sku":"DFX-NSR-12-BL","price":140.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12m+ \/ Evening","offer_id":47282026217649,"sku":"DFX-NSR-12-EV","price":140.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12m+ \/ Popcorn","offer_id":47282026250417,"sku":"DFX-NSR-12-PP","price":140.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20m+ \/ Blackberry","offer_id":47282026283185,"sku":"DFX-NSR-20-BB","price":145.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20m+ \/ Stone","offer_id":47282026315953,"sku":"DFX-NSR-20-ST","price":145.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"6m+ \/ Blossom","offer_id":47282026348721,"sku":"DFX-NSR-6-BL","price":135.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"6m+ \/ Clay","offer_id":47282026381489,"sku":"DFX-NSR-6-CL","price":135.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"6m+ \/ Honey","offer_id":47282026414257,"sku":"DFX-NSR-6-HN","price":135.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"6m+ \/ Pistachio","offer_id":47282026447025,"sku":"DFX-NSR-6-PS","price":135.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Newborn \/ Blossom","offer_id":47282026479793,"sku":"DFX-NSR-N-BL","price":125.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Newborn \/ Ice","offer_id":47282026512561,"sku":"DFX-NSR-N-IC","price":125.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Newborn \/ Sage","offer_id":47282026545329,"sku":"DFX-NSR-N-SG","price":125.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/9559\/4673\/files\/difrax-natural-soother-1.jpg?v=1789905082"},{"product_id":"difrax-silicone-pinky-premie-pacifier-2-pack","title":"Difrax Silicone Pinky Premie Pacifier 2 Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDifrax Silicone Pinky Premie Pacifier\u003c\/strong\u003e is a two-pack of soft silicone dummies made for premature and newborn babies who are still learning to suck. Unlike a standard dummy, it has a hollow back that lets you hygienically slip in your clean little finger to gently encourage baby's sucking reflex — a thoughtful feature designed to support those first weeks, when building an effective suck matters so much for feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade from 100% silicone, the Pinky is taste-free and allergy-free, with a soft, small butterfly-shaped shield scaled for a tiny face. As baby grows and gains confidence, it can also be used as a regular pacifier, so it stays useful well beyond the newborn stage. 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The shield keeps the area around the mouth open to the air, which is designed to minimise pressure marks and skin irritation on sensitive preterm skin. The orthodontic NUK baglet is scaled to the small mouth of a premature infant, and its shape is intended to feel familiar to babies already used to breastfeeding motions. 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The soother head is hollow, which makes it possible to observe baby's tongue movement while it's in use — a genuinely useful feature when you or a caregiver are watching how baby sucks. 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Because of the material, autoclave sterilisation is possible — useful in clinical or neonatal settings where higher-temperature sterilising is used. 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