The BIBS Studio Ladybug Latex Pacifier is a print-led dummy from the BIBS Studio Collection, pairing a fashion-forward design with a natural rubber latex teat for non-nutritive sucking — the comfort sucking babies do for soothing rather than feeding. If you're after a latex soother with a soft, elastic feel and a lightweight round shield, this is that option from BIBS' colour-and-print range.
The teat is made from natural rubber latex, which tends to be softer and more elastic than silicone, and it's fitted with a valve that lets air escape as baby closes down, so the teat flattens and shapes to the mouth. The round shield sits away from the delicate skin around baby's nose and mouth, keeping contact to a minimum, and is made from 100% food-grade PP. The pacifier complies with the European Standard EN 1400+A2.
How it works
- Air-release valve: As baby closes down on the teat, the valve lets air out so the teat flattens and shapes naturally to the oral cavity.
- Round lightweight shield: Faces away from the sensitive skin around baby's mouth to keep contact with the nose and mouth to a minimum.
- Moisture management: The shield design reduces the chance of saliva building up against the skin, which can lead to rashes and sore spots.
Choosing the right size
The Studio latex pacifier comes in three teat sizes so you can match it to baby's stage: Size 1 for 0+ months, Size 2 for 6+ months and Size 3 for 18+ months. The shield itself comes in one size regardless of the teat size you choose. Bear in mind that a stated age range guides teat proportions — moving up isn't automatic, and it's worth checking the fit and how baby takes to it.
A note on latex
The teat is natural rubber latex, which is relevant if there's a latex allergy in the family. As a natural material, latex is softer and more elastic than silicone, but it can swell, darken or become sticky over time, so check the teat regularly for cracks, tears, stickiness, swelling or thinning and replace it when you see any of these.
Best For
The BIBS Studio Ladybug Latex Pacifier is a great option for parents who:
- Prefer a soft, elastic natural rubber latex teat over silicone
- Like a lightweight round shield that keeps contact with baby's skin to a minimum
- Want to match the teat size to baby's stage across the 0+, 6+ and 18+ month sizes
It may not be the best fit if you:
- Are avoiding latex due to an allergy or sensitivity, in which case a silicone teat would suit better
Disclaimer
Because natural rubber latex is a natural material, the teat may show some colour variation. As with any dummy, offer it once feeding is going well, never force it, don't sweeten or modify it, and keep clips, cords and attachments out of the cot in line with safe-sleep guidance.
Round lightweight shield faces away from the sensitive skin around the 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
- 1x BIBS Studio Ladybug Latex Pacifier