Difrax Glow in the Dark Night Soother

The Difrax Glow in the Dark Night Soother is a dummy for babies from birth up to 6 months, designed to meet your baby's natural need for non-nutritive sucking — the sucking a baby does for comfort rather than for milk. Its stand-out feature is a shield that absorbs light during the day and glows softly at night, so you can find the dummy in a dark room without turning on the lights or fully waking everyone in the process.

Part of the Difrax Natural range, this soother pairs a round, convex teat with a butterfly-shaped shield shaped to sit comfortably against your baby's face. The teat and shield proportions are matched to newborns and younger infants, and the whole dummy is made from baby-safe, BPA-free materials.

A design shaped around comfort and airflow

The butterfly-shaped shield is contoured to fit the face, with a recessed area for the nose so your baby can breathe freely through the nose while sucking. Two ventilation holes on each side of the shield allow air to move behind it, which helps keep the surrounding skin drier and more comfortable during longer use. The round, convex teat is orientation-neutral, so it suits babies who tend to turn a dummy around in their mouth. Difrax developed the soother with input from speech therapists and dentists as part of its design process.

How it works

• Glow-in-the-dark shield: The shield charges from daylight or room light and gives off a soft glow afterwards, making the dummy easier to locate in the dark. This is a locate-at-night convenience feature rather than a sleep aid.
• Butterfly shield with nose recess: The shape leaves room around the nose so breathing stays unobstructed, while the wider contour helps the shield sit securely against the face.
• Side ventilation holes: Two air holes on each side let air circulate behind the shield, which is designed to help prevent skin irritation where the shield rests.
• Soft silicone teat: The round, convex teat gives your baby something soft to suck on for comfort and settling.

Materials and care

The shield is made from 100% BPA-free polypropylene and the teat from soft, BPA-free silicone. Rinse the dummy with warm water and a mild soap before the first use and after every use. For extra cleanliness, you can sterilise it by placing it in boiling water for a few minutes. Always make sure it is completely dry before giving it to your baby.

Best For

The Difrax Glow in the Dark Night Soother is a great option for parents who:

• Want a dummy that's easier to find during night-time settling
• Have a baby aged from birth to 6 months
• Prefer a round teat that works whichever way it's turned in the mouth
• Like a shield contoured to leave the nose clear

It may not be the best fit if you:

• Need a dummy for a baby older than 6 months, as the teat and shield are sized for younger infants
• Prefer an anatomical or symmetrical teat profile over a round one

Good to know

Every baby is different, and some take to a dummy while others don't — offer it gently and never force it. Consider whether your baby might be hungry first, as sucking cues can overlap with feeding cues. If you're breastfeeding, many parents wait until feeding is well established before introducing a dummy. Difrax advises replacing the dummy every six weeks. Check it daily before use by pulling firmly on the teat to make sure it hasn't been damaged, and replace it at any sign of cracks, tears or wear. Follow safe-sleep guidance and don't attach clips, cords or toys to a dummy during sleep.