The NUK Perfect Match Soother — also carried by NUK under the name MommyFeel — is a two-pack silicone dummy for babies from birth to around 9 months. Its skin-soft teat is designed to mimic the familiar feel of a mother's breast, giving your baby a gentle, calming option for non-nutritive sucking (sucking for comfort rather than milk). If you're looking for a soother or pacifier to help settle a breastfed baby, this is one built specifically around that stage.
What sets this soother apart is the combination of its skin-soft, flexible silicone and the orthodontic NUK teat shape. The teat is curved to sit comfortably against the palate, with a flat underside that curves inward to leave room for the tongue, and it's made extra-thin to encourage almost complete lip closure — so your baby's lips rest gently on it, much as they would when breastfeeding. Because the material is soft and adaptable, it's designed to move with your baby's mouth as they grow.
Designed with breastfeeding in mind
The NUK MommyFeel was developed specifically for the 0–9 month breastfeeding stage. The teat is shaped to feel familiar to a breastfed baby, and the silicone is described by NUK as soft as skin. In independent market research (Germany, 2022), 98% of mothers surveyed confirmed that NUK MommyFeel soothers soothed their baby without upsetting the breastfeeding relationship. Every baby is different, and some take to a dummy while others don't — but if breastfeeding is going well and you'd like a soother made for this stage, it's designed to fit in gently. Once your baby is weaned, NUK offers other soother models suited to the next stage.
How the teat is designed
- Skin-soft silicone teat: Made from BPA-free silicone that NUK describes as soft as skin, shaped to feel familiar and gentle against the mouth.
- Curved orthodontic shape: The teat is curved to sit comfortably against the palate, with a flat underside that curves inward to leave space for the tongue.
- Extra-thin profile: The teat is kept extra-thin to encourage almost complete lip closure, so your baby's lips rest gently on it.
- Lips-only contact: The shield is designed so only your baby's lips touch the teat, keeping the delicate skin around the mouth open to the air, which helps prevent pressure marks and skin irritation.
The soother uses the original NUK shape. In a 2022 scientific comparison of four soother shapes (published in Pharmawissen aktuell, "Soothers: The right shape is crucial"), the NUK shape was found to have the least effect on the teeth, jaw and palate. As with any soother, gradual and selective use — and guidance from your dentist or health professional over time — remains sensible.
A reusable case that doubles as a steriliser
Sustainability is built into the packaging. The soothers come in a sturdy, reusable box that keeps them clean, dry and protected when you're out and about, and the same box doubles as a microwave steam steriliser at home. To sterilise, place the soothers inside with the teats facing downward, add water up to the indicated line, close the lid and microwave — keeping within the wattage and time limits in the instructions so the silicone isn't damaged. Before first use, boil for approximately 5 minutes.
Materials and safety
The NUK Perfect Match Soother is made from BPA-free silicone, is manufactured entirely in Germany, and meets the European safety standard EN1400. It's available in blue, green and pink.
Best For
The NUK Perfect Match Soother is a great option for parents who:
- Are breastfeeding a baby aged roughly 0–9 months and would like a soother made for this stage
- Prefer a soft, flexible silicone teat that adapts to baby's mouth
- Want a reusable, travel-friendly case that also works as a microwave steriliser
It may not be the best fit if you:
- Have a baby who has been weaned or is older than around 9 months — a different NUK model would suit better
- Prefer a natural-rubber latex teat rather than silicone
Please note
- Replace the soother every 1–2 months, even if there's no visible damage, and check regularly for cracks, tears, stickiness or discolouration.
- A soother is for comfort sucking, not for delaying or replacing a feed — always consider hunger cues first, and never force it, sweeten it or modify it.
- Keep clips, cords, toys and attachments out of your baby's sleep space, and follow full safe-sleep guidance.
Care & Maintenance
Extra-thin teat design for near-complete lip closure
Only baby's lips touch the teat, keeping skin open to air
BPA-free silicone, soft like skin
Comes in a reusable, steam-steriliser box
- 2x NUK Mommy Feel Silicone Soother