BIBS Boheme Latex Pacifiers 4 Pack

The BIBS Boheme Latex Pacifiers 4 Pack is a set of natural rubber latex dummies with a round teat, designed in Denmark and finished in a soft, bohemian-inspired palette — Ivory, Blush, Blossom and Dusky Lilac. Like all dummies, it's made for non-nutritive sucking (sucking for comfort rather than milk), so it can be offered during settling or sleep once you've checked that baby isn't hungry.

The round nipple is shaped to resemble the size and shape of a mother's soft nipple, and BIBS notes that this is designed to encourage a similar tongue placement and sucking technique to breastfeeding. On this basis the Boheme is described as recommended by midwives to support natural breastfeeding. Whether a baby takes to it comes down to individual preference — some babies settle with a round teat straight away, and some don't take a dummy at all.

How the teat and shield are designed

• Round natural rubber latex nipple: The rounded shape lets the sides of the tongue lift and cup around the teat, echoing the tongue movement used during breastfeeding. Latex is a softer, more elastic material than silicone.
• Built-in valve: The nipple is fitted with a valve that lets air out when baby closes down, so the teat flattens and shapes itself naturally to the baby's oral cavity.
• Lightweight round shield: The shield curves away from the delicate skin around baby's mouth to keep contact with the nose and mouth to a minimum, which means less chance of saliva building up and causing rashes or sore spots.
• One shield size: The shield comes in a single size regardless of the nipple size.
• Food-safe shield: The shield is made from 100% food-safe material.

Choosing a size

The Boheme range is offered in Size 1 for 0+ months and Size 2 for 6+ months, so match the size to baby's stage and check the pack you're ordering suits their age. Smaller isn't automatically safer — the stated range guides the teat and shield proportions.

Best For

The BIBS Boheme Latex Pacifiers 4 Pack is a good option for parents who:

• Prefer a softer, more elastic natural rubber latex teat over silicone
• Like a round teat that can be offered either way up
• Want a few dummies on hand at once, in coordinating colours

It may not be the best fit if you:

• Need a latex-free option because of a latex allergy in the household
• Prefer a clear, shape-stable, odour-resistant silicone teat

Disclaimer

The nipple is made from natural rubber latex — a natural material, so some colour variation can occur and it's worth being aware of latex allergy in the home. Always offer a dummy rather than forcing it, and never sweeten, modify or use it to give medicine. Consider hunger first: rooting, mouthing and hand-to-mouth movements can signal that a feed is needed. For sleep, follow a full safe-sleep setup and don't attach clips, cords or toys while baby is sleeping. Inspect the dummy regularly and replace it at the first sign of cracks, tears, stickiness, swelling, thinning or discolouration.