BIBS De Lux Silicone Pacifier

The BIBS De Lux Silicone Pacifier is a one-piece silicone dummy with a round teat, designed for non-nutritive sucking — the comfort sucking babies do when they're settling rather than feeding. It's a new take on the original BIBS Colour pacifier, finished in a matte look with a discreet hidden gathering, and comes as a single size (silicone) suited to 0–3 years. If you're after a soother with a rounded teat profile and a lightweight shield, this is one to consider.

The round teat is designed to resemble the shape and size of the breast, and the centre of the pacifier is left clear so it can be personalised with name engraving — a practical touch if your little one uses more than one dummy or shares a crèche cubby.

The round teat and how it's designed to sit in the mouth

BIBS describes the round shape as one that lets the sides of the tongue elevate and cup around the teat, encouraging a similar tongue placement and sucking technique to breastfeeding. Bear in mind that acceptance is individual — teat length, width, firmness and feel often matter more to a baby than the shape name, and some babies simply prefer a different profile.

How it works

• Air-release valve: The teat has a valve that lets air out when baby closes down on it, so the teat flattens and takes shape around the oral cavity as it's sucked.
• Lightweight round shield: The shield is shaped to face away from the delicate skin around baby's mouth, keeping contact with the nose and mouth to a minimum.
• Drool management: That same shape means less chance of saliva building up against the skin, which can otherwise lead to rashes and sore spots.

Materials and where it's made

The teat is silicone, which is clear, shape-stable and odour-resistant. The shield is made from 100% food-safe material, and the pacifier is completely free from BPA, PVC and phthalates. BIBS designs and manufactures in Denmark/EU. Note that the shield comes in one size regardless of teat size.

Best for

The BIBS De Lux Silicone Pacifier is a great option for parents who:

• Want a silicone teat rather than natural rubber
• Prefer a round teat profile and a single 0–3 year size to carry through
• Like the idea of engraving a name on the shield

It may not be the best fit if you're looking for a stage-specific size range, or if your baby has already shown a clear preference for a flatter or anatomical teat shape.

A note on safe use

Offer a dummy only once you've checked that baby isn't hungry — rooting, hand-to-mouth movements and increasing alertness can signal a feed is needed, and a dummy shouldn't delay one. Never force it, sweeten it or modify it. Keep clips, cords, toys and other attachments out of the cot, and follow full safe-sleep guidance. Inspect the pacifier regularly for cracks, tears, stickiness, swelling, thinning or discolouration, and replace it if you spot any of these. If you're breastfeeding, many parents and midwives prefer to wait until feeding is well established before introducing a dummy, and it's worth chatting to your clinic or dentist about longer-term use.