MAM Soothers

Advantages of soothers – non-nutritive sucking

Babies are born with a strong natural sucking instinct. In the first year of life, the need to suck is enormous: even though hunger may be satisfied, a baby actively continues to suck as nothing is more relaxing. It’s no wonder that everything within reach is tested for its qualities as something to suck on.

But not everything that a baby is happy to suck on is also a suitable soothing aid. Other than mum’s breast, only soothers support healthy development. Those unwilling or unable to always offer their breast to calm a baby are well advised to choose a soother. High-quality soothers are anatomically correctly shaped and quality checked to ensure that the sucking becomes pure enjoyment!

Soothers & Breastfeeding

For many mothers, breastfeeding is one of the most intimate moments with their child. After all, breastfeeding can be a very special bonding moment for mother and baby. But what about breastfeeding when a soother comes into play?

Science has shown, that soothers and breastfeeding do not interfere with each other, as soon as breastfeeding is going well.
Dr. Alejandro G. Jenik, head of Neonatlogy at the Hospital Italiano in Buenos Aires (AR) and his team conducted an extensive study with over 1 000 mothers and babies in five different hospitals.

Once a good breastfeeding relationship is established the occasional use of a soother can be introduced. Babies know their territory and learn quickly to differentiate between the use of a soother and their need to suck in order to feed. In this way a soother is the ideal support when it comes to satisfying the non-nutritional urge to suck.

Most important USPs of MAM Soothers

Like our MAM Soother Shields, the flat, symmetrical shape of each of our teats ensures that they always fit correctly in baby’s mouth – no matter how many times they are turned around.
Every MAM Soother is designed to provide enough room for little noses, so parents can be assured that it’s a perfect fit.
Fresh air for healthy skin – big air holes in the shield guarantee maximum air flow to avoid saliva accumulation and wetness next to baby’s skin. This helps to prevent skin reddening and soreness.
A clever curve – the curved shape of MAM Soother Shields is adapted to baby’s face shape to ensure optimum comfort. It is flatter for smaller babies and has a stronger curve for older babies whose facial features have become more defined.

Which soother is best for my baby?

Every baby is unique. To cater to the varying preferences of babies, MAM offers 5 different soother ranges:

MAM Soothers are designed for healthy oral development – we work with medical experts such as dentists to ensure that our soothers are orthodontic, giving you peace of mind. All our soother teats are designed to be soft, flexible and small enough to minimise their impact on oral development, while still satisfying baby's sucking needs.

Product development with Health Care Professionals

Small but mighty!

Soothers are small – but a huge amount of know-how goes into making them. At MAM, we share the opinion that a product that spends hours every day in a baby’s mouth must fulfil the highest quality requirements. That is why our soothers are developed with a team of professionals and are carefully tested.

Design

MAM soothers come in many different trendy colours and motifs. Regular new collections mean that there is always a perfect match for the latest baby fashion.

BPA/BPS free: All MAM products are made from materials free of BPA and BPS.

MAM Air Mini

MAM Perfect Start

MAM Perfect

Silicone vs. natural rubber

Silicone is synthetically manufactured, free from allergens and has no taste. The clear material looks hygienic and does not age. Its only disadvantage is that it is a little harder than latex and less bite-resistant. We have developed a unique silicone for our soothers: MAM SkinSoft Silicone. This is softer than other types of silicone and feels familiar to babies. Thanks to the anti-slip surface, the soother stays easily in baby’s mouth.

Proven effectiveness: market research confirms that 94%* of babies accept the MAM SkinSoft Silicone. (*Market research 2010-2018, tested with 1,383 babies)

Natural rubber, also known as latex, is a soft, bite-resistant natural product. Due to the natural ageing process of the material, the teat becomes sticky and darker with age. Since 2002, MAM has produced its own rubber in Thailand, where it grows naturally. MAM employees in Thailand process it under fair conditions.

Silicone

Latex/Natural Rubber

Soother Safety & Hygiene

It is important to inspect your child’s soother before each and every use by performing a Pull-Test and checking for any signs of damage. Make sure to sterilize your soother before first use and at regular intervals thereafter.

MAM soothers are supplied in a practical steriliser box, which can be used for convenient and energy-efficient sterilising in the microwave.

Self-sterilising: Disinfected in 3 minutes – for up to 48 hours

Fill box with water up to the 25ml mark
Place soother in the box with the holder
Close box and heat in microwave for 3 minutes at 750-1000 watts

USING THE STERILISER BOX SAVES UP TO 77% OF ENERGY AND CO2

(Global Product Carbon Footprint Study, Austria 2013, conducted by denkstatt.)

MAM BABY HONOURED WITH EU PRODUCT SAFETY AWARD

MAM Baby received a “Special Mention” for setting and exceeding product safety standards for soothers and feeding equipment. Marked out for a “Special Mention” was MAM Baby’s leading role in developing relevant safety standards, which has actively contributed to raising safety levels throughout the industry.

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