BIBS Colour Anatomical Latex Pacifier

The BIBS Colour Anatomical Latex Pacifier is a natural rubber latex dummy for non-nutritive sucking — the comfort sucking babies do to settle rather than to feed. It's the original BIBS Colour soother, recognisable by its signature round shield with three vent holes and the round, engraved BIBS handle ring. The round nipple is shaped and sized to resemble the mother's breast, which is what draws many parents to it when they're looking for a familiar feel for their little one.

It comes in two teat sizes so you can match the dummy to your baby's stage: Size 1 for 0+ months and Size 2 for 6+ months. The nipple is moulded from natural rubber latex, a naturally soft and elastic material, while the lightweight shield is made from 100% food-safe material that is free from BPA, PVC and phthalates. It's designed and manufactured in Denmark.

How it works

• Round nipple shape: The round teat is designed to encourage a similar tongue placement and sucking technique to breastfeeding, as the shape lets the sides of the tongue elevate and cup around the nipple.
• Built-in valve: The nipple has a valve that lets air out when your baby closes down on it, so the teat flattens and shapes naturally to your baby's oral cavity.
• Shield away from the skin: The lightweight round shield faces away from the delicate skin around the mouth, keeping contact with the nose and mouth to a minimum. This means less chance of saliva building up against the skin, which can lead to rashes and sore spots.
• One shield size: The shield comes in one size regardless of the nipple size, so the outer profile stays the same as you move between teat sizes.

A note on natural rubber latex

Natural rubber latex is softer and more elastic than silicone, which is part of the appeal for many babies. Because it's a natural material, some colour variation between dummies is normal and expected. Latex also ages differently to silicone — inspect it regularly for stickiness, swelling, thinning, tears or discolouration, and replace it as soon as you notice any wear. Do keep latex in mind if there is a known latex allergy in your family.

Best for

The BIBS Colour Anatomical Latex Pacifier is a great option for parents who:

• Prefer a soft, elastic natural rubber latex teat over silicone
• Are drawn to a round teat shaped to resemble the breast
• Want a shield designed to sit away from the skin to help manage drool contact
• Like being able to match the teat size to their baby's stage

It may not be the right fit if you're avoiding latex, or if your baby prefers a firmer, shape-stable silicone teat.

Care and safe use

Offer a dummy for comfort rather than in place of a feed — always check for hunger cues such as rooting, hand-to-mouth movements and increasing alertness first. Follow the cleaning, sterilising and drying instructions on the packaging, keep to the stated heat limits for latex, and never sweeten or modify a dummy. During sleep, keep the cot clear of clips, cords and attachments and follow full safe-sleep guidance — a dummy is only ever one part of a safe sleep setup, and if it falls out once your baby is asleep it doesn't need to be replaced.