NUK - Baby Products - Pacifiers

New Babies and New Mommies

NUK baby pacifiers

Most new parents will be aware of the baby products, such as NUK pacifiers, that help to provide the healthiest of starts for babies. Apart from pacifiers NUK provide a range of products including NUK bottles, teething rings and orthodontic silicon nipples all of which are safe to use and are BPA free.

Testing in the NUK factory

NUK pacifier studies

NUK provide all the products that your baby, and you, will need for the safe growing development of your child. The NUK company are extremely aware of safety and stringent testing is carried out on all of their products. BPA is just one aspect as stress testing and other mechanical trials are conducted on a daily basis.

NUK products

I especially like the pacifier wipes because babies have an awful habit of spitting out the dummy and it saves a lot of cleaning and sterilizing to have these wipes to hand. Also vital, in my opinion, is the pacifier carry case which is a boon when travel is required. NUK products are available in most colors and color coding of baby accessories is important when you have twins or 2 or more children under 3 years of age in your care. Apart from the blue pink for boys and girls, other colors are green, yellow, orange and purple. A pack containing 2 pacifiers retails for just under $5.

Just as nature intended

The orthodontic nipple was designed by the NUK team to be a comfortable fit, exactly like the breast feeding mother’s nipple, in its shape. Replicating nature in this manner does no impede the child’s development orthodontically as some pacifiers did in the past. The baby's jaw, gums and teeth are developed as Mother Nature intended when NUK products are used.

The NUK Orthodontic Starter Set will cost about $20 and includes: two 5oz bottles with slow flow silicone nipples, one 10oz bottle with fast flow silicone nipple, two additional slow flow silicone nipples, two additional medium flow silicone nipple and two, size 1 NUK silicone pacifiers.

NUK history

NUK was founded over 50 years ago (in 1947) by two medical professionals. Their mission statement and philosophy is embedded around the following sentence:

‘To support and promote babies’ oral development’

As an indication of the popularity of the brand with parents today, the NUK pacifier is the best selling pacifier in North America. Apart from the U.S. NUK products are now used in more than 100 countries worldwide.

BPA Free

When the BPA issues were raised by the FDA one of the first companies to respond were NUK who categorically confirmed, in a statement, that their products have no BPA in them. All their products are now labeled with helpful "BPA Free" identification marks. NUK are compliant with all international safety standards.

NUK manufacturing

NUK maintains the highest standards in its manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and Europe with constant monitoring of products and using the very best in continuous improvement methodologies. NUK controls the sourcing of its components (raw materials) as all manufacturing is done in NUK-owned factories.

NUK product studies

The R&D department takes its research seriously and is ever mindful of its close association with the people who matter the most i.e. the mothers, fathers and children who rely on NUK products.

Other products from NUK

To promote safe and healthy oral development of newborn baby needs, NUK have invested heavily in studies by renowned dentists in many countries. Among the other products developed are NUK bottles (an alternative to glass baby bottles), silicone orthodontic nipples, toddler tableware, teething cups, bottle warmers, sterilizers, pacifier clips and other oral care products.

Natural milk

For breastfeeding Moms there is a moisturizing balm ($6) to ease painful breasts and hygienic breast milk storage bags ($8) as well as nursing pads (thin or reusable) in packs of 60 for $6.

From baby things to toddlers needs

After your baby has tired of personalized pacifiers he/she will want to learn for themselves how to drink from their very own two-handled cup and to eat using a baby fork, knife and spoon set in blue or pink (usually costs less then $6 per set). Once the child is able to eat solid food they will need to keep their teeth in good condition with one of NUK’s training toothbrush sets for $8. It is very beneficial to help and encourage children to brush properly and it will save on orthodontist treatment (and fees) in later life.

Shop around for best value

The prices quoted may vary from store to store, so if you have the time (unlikely with a new infant) you might be able to source the item you need at a good value price. The NUK range of products are available from several stores including Walmart, Baby Depot, Buy Buy Baby and many more.