The Dr. Brown's PreVent Stage 1 Pacifier is a two-pack of silicone dummies (also called soothers or pacifiers) made for babies in the early months who take comfort from non-nutritive sucking — sucking for comfort rather than for milk. Each dummy has a 100% silicone bulb and the pack comes in a teal and grey pairing, so you always have a clean spare on hand while the other is being washed. It was designed by a paediatric dentist, and the bulb is made in the USA and 95% recyclable.
What sets the PreVent design apart is a patented suction-free air channel and a thin bulb stem, both intended to reduce the pressure inside baby's mouth while they suck. The design aims to help reduce the risk of bite changes — such as posterior crossbite, a misalignment towards the back of the mouth — that prolonged sucking can contribute to over time. As with any dummy, acceptance is individual: some babies take to a teat readily and others don't, and that's completely normal.
How it Works
- Suction-free air channel: A patented channel is built into the bulb, designed to lower the pressure that builds up inside baby's mouth during sucking.
- Thin bulb stem: The slimmer stem is shaped to reduce the pressure the dummy places inside the mouth, part of the paediatric-dentist-led design intended to help reduce the risk of bite changes over time.
- 100% silicone bulb: Silicone is clear, shape-stable and odour-resistant, and it contains no natural-rubber latex — useful to know if latex is a concern in your family.
Best For
The Dr. Brown's PreVent Stage 1 Pacifier is a great option for parents who:
- Want a Stage 1 silicone dummy sized for the early months
- Prefer a silicone bulb over natural-rubber latex
- Like having a spare in the pack so there's always a clean one ready
It may not be the best fit if you:
- Have a baby who is past the Stage 1 size range
- Have a baby who simply refuses a dummy — some do, and that's okay
Using and caring for it safely
A dummy is one soothing tool among many, and it works alongside responsive feeding and closeness rather than replacing them. Always consider hunger first — rooting, mouth-opening and hand-to-mouth movements can signal that a feed is needed — and never use a dummy to postpone a feed. For a breastfed baby, it's generally suggested to wait until breastfeeding is well established before routine dummy use. Never force it, sweeten it or modify it in any way.
Check each dummy before every use and pull gently on the teat, replacing it at the first sign of cracks, tears, stickiness, thinning or discolouration. Follow the manufacturer's cleaning, sterilising and stage guidance, and dry it fully before storing. If you use a dummy for sleep, follow safe-sleep guidance and keep clips, cords, toys and other attachments out of the sleep space.
Made in USA
95% Recyclable
Patented suction-free air channel
Thin bulb stem that reduces pressure inside baby's mouth
Helps prevent dental issues such as posterior crossbite
Designed by a pediatric dentist
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