The BIBS Studio Bloom Latex Pacifier is a print-led dummy from the BIBS Studio Collection, pairing a fashion-forward design with a natural rubber latex teat. Like all dummies, it's made for non-nutritive sucking — sucking for comfort rather than for milk — and can be offered during settling or at sleep time once you've checked that baby isn't hungry first.
Latex is a softer, more elastic teat material than silicone, which some babies prefer, and BIBS builds this soother around a valved teat and a lightweight round shield designed to sit comfortably against baby's face. Acceptance is always individual, so it helps to know exactly how this dummy is put together before you decide.
A valved teat in natural rubber latex
The teat is produced from natural rubber latex and is fitted with a valve that lets air out when baby closes down on it. This flattens the teat so it can shape more naturally to baby's oral cavity while in use. Because latex is a natural material, some colour variation in the teat is normal and expected. If your family has a known latex allergy, this is worth keeping in mind when choosing between a latex and a silicone teat.
A shield built for delicate skin
The round, lightweight shield faces away from the sensitive skin around baby's mouth, keeping contact with the nose and mouth to a minimum. Its design also helps reduce the chance of saliva building up against the skin, which can otherwise lead to rashes and sore spots. The shield is made of 100% food-grade PP and comes in one size regardless of which teat size you choose.
Sizes and how they work
The BIBS Studio latex pacifier is available in three teat sizes matched to baby's stage:
- Size 1: 0+ months
- Size 2: 6+ months
- Size 3: 18+ months
Smaller isn't automatically safer — the right size is the one that matches baby's current stage, so move up in line with the age guidance rather than the size number alone. This dummy complies with European Standard EN 1400+A2.
Care and everyday use
Latex teats need a little more attention than silicone. Check the teat regularly for stickiness, swelling, tears, thinning or discolouration, and replace the dummy at the first sign of wear. Never tie a dummy to a cord or attachment during sleep, don't sweeten or modify it, and offer a feed first if baby is showing hunger cues such as rooting or hand-to-mouth movements.
Disclaimer
Prints within the BIBS Studio Collection vary, and the exact design may differ from the image shown — we'll supply the print available. If you have a specific preference, please add it to your order notes and we'll do our best to accommodate it. Colour variation in the natural rubber latex teat may also occur and is normal for the material.
Round lightweight shield faces away from sensitive skin around baby's mouth to minimise contact with nose and mouth
Reduces chance of moisture build-up from saliva that can cause rashes and sore spots
Shield made of 100% safe food-grade PP
Available in sizes 1, 2, and 3
- 1x BIBS Studio Bloom Latex Pacifier