In Search of Safer Pacifiers: Natural Rubber Natursutten is a Find

Posted on November 4th, 2007 by Alicia

We’ve been in the hunt for an all natural pacifier for quite some time now. Well, the hunt is over! The Natursutten Pacifier recently became available in the US and it’s exactly what we’ve been looking for. We’ve gotten to know the folks behind the Danish company and really like what we’ve seen. They are committed to providing safe alternatives with a high standard of quality.

Natursutten pacifiers are made from pure, natural rubber from the tree Hevea Brasiliensi. The pacifiers are extremely hygienic because they are molded in one piece. This means there is no joints or cracks where dirt and bacteria can accumulate. The pacifier shield is larger than conventional shields to help protect babies from squeezing the flexible material enough to get it into their mouth. It will also not leave marks on the baby’s face.

Natursutten’s Outstanding Features

  • No artificial colors
  • No chemical softeners, parabens, PVC or phthalates
  • Rubber pacifiers are naturally softer than silicone
  • The Natursutten company states that the protein that on rare occasions can provoke a latex allergy is eliminated during production
  • When comparing natural rubber to silicone, a major advantage of all natural rubber is it’s soft flexibility, which allows it to form to the baby’s mouth.

Natursutten Pacifiers are available in two shapes and several sizes for the perfect fit!  (*Note: In order to err on the side of safety, we do not recommend using Nattursuten pacifiers with children who have known latex allergies.)

By the way, there are several other BPA and Phthalate Free pacifiers:

  • Silicone Gumdrop Pacifiers
  • Gerber: Original, NUK and NUK Button Pacifiers
  • The First Years Soothies Silicone Pacifiers, Safe Comfort, Ultra Kip
  • Vice Versa Binky w/ Case
  • Playtex: Binky Most Like Mother Latex Pacifier, Binky Most Like Mother Silicone Pacifier, Binky Angled Pacifier, Ortho-Pro Pacifier
  • Evenflo: Mimi Soft Touch, Mimi Premium, Mimi Neo One-Piece. Evenflo’s line of Vizion, Fuzion and Illuzion pacifiers have been redesigned to be BPA free. Please be careful to choose only the new pacifiers labeled as BPA free to ensure they are the new, safer version (thanks to ZRecs for this great info on Evenflo).

As a bonus for our blog readers, we’re going to give away two new Natursutten pacifiers. We have a Round pacifier for 6 - 12+ months and an Orthodontic for 6+ months. The first two comments posted will receive a pacifier and shipping is on us! The first poster chooses the one they want.

UPDATE: Congrats to Jackie and Meeghan! They get to try out the new pacifiers first :) Thanks to everyone else for your comments. The pacifiers will be available in about a week at The Soft Landing.

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  • I would love the 6 months +! If that is, I am indeed the first poster...
  • LOL I mean to say the rounded :)
  • Meeghan
    I think these pacifiers are a great alternative to what is out there! glad to see they are now available here.
  • I would love one for my little boy who is 4 months old!
  • Either one is fine! : )
  • Darcy
    Sorry to see I'm too late! But these look like a great alternative. And I love that there are two shapes to choose from.
  • Diana
    I just joined the blog and I'm so glad I did. It's great to know that there is a place out there that is as concerned about my child as I am! Keep up the good work and keep the better, safer products comming!!!
  • Susie
    I hope my 6 month old takes to it! Put me on your list to get one when they're available please!
  • Heidi
    I want 4 of these( in different sizes) !!!! Please contact me to let me know pricing and shipping details. Thanks !!!
  • Hi Heidi,

    Thanks for stopping by our blog! You can find the Natursutten pacifiers at The Soft Landing store.

    We seem to sell out of them as soon as they arrive from Denmark. If we happen to be out of the style/size you need, check back in about 8 days as we have a shipment in transit right now and will have plenty to go around (at least for a little while!).

    We are continuing to hear rave reviews on the all natural Natursutten.

    Alicia
  • Joan Sleight
    I am interested in ordering the Natursutten pacifier,
    12+ month, round. Please let me know when
    this becomes available. Many thanks.
  • Hi Joan,

    We are expecting a large shipment this Friday 1/18/08 (keeping our fingers crossed as international shipping is so unpredictable), so please check www.thesoftlanding.com then.
  • Monique
    "Silicone pacifiers are also non-toxic"....so I am safe with the Gerber Nuk silicone orthodontic nipples and silicone Nuk orthodontic pacifiers?
  • Hi Monique,

    Gerber is one of the few brands that has all non-toxic pacifiers. When I mentioned silicone pacifiers, I was referring to those made from 100% silicone with no plastic shield, such as Soothie and Gumdrop. Most pacifiers have some BPA in the shield, but Gerber's shields are made of polypropylene, which in non-toxic.

    I hope that helps explain the difference,

    Alicia
  • Monique
    Hi Alicia,

    Thanks for the clarification. Are the Gerber Nuk silicone orthodontic nipples safe as well?
  • Hi Monique,

    Yes, silicone nipples are generally the best choice.

    Alicia
  • Grace
    Hi,

    My son will turn 2 in May. He's been using Avent pacifiers and formula bottles since he borned. I was shocked when I heard about the BPA news. I went to Toyrus today and all the glass bottles are gone. My husband and I are so frustrated as they said they did't know when the next shipment will arrive. We don't know where we can buy the Born Free glass bottle in Toronto. Can u please advise us where we can buy the Born Free glass bottle asap? We'll very much appreciate for your info. Thank you so much!
  • Hi Grace,

    We sell Born Free glass bottles, as well as Siliskin glass bottles with a silicone cover at our store www.thesoftlanding.com

    Alicia
  • Andrea
    I just sterilized my new pacifier in the microwave sterilizer for 10 minutes because I was following the directions on the package of the pacifier. The pacifier changed colors. Is it okay to continue to use the pacifier? By using the microwave to sterilize it, did I change the properties of the pacifier?
  • lili
    I just purchased the pacifiers and my 12 moth old baby loved them.
  • Heather
    What about nitrosamines in the rubber and silicone pacifiers and nipples? Are they in the new Natursutten paci and what do you know about this chemical? Thanks for caring about our babies!
  • Daphne
    Hello

    I am having trouble finding a straight answer. My 10 month old twins use Avent pacifiers. Are they safe from BPA, phthalates, PVC and/or polycarbonates. In other words, are they safe? What pacifiers are the safest? I am so confused. I know why I should worry about BPA and phthalates, but do I need to worry so much about PVC and polycarbonates?

    Any info is appreciated
  • Hi Daphne,

    Jeremiah of ZRecs has spoken directly with Avent. He was told that all Avent pacifiers currently contain BPA, so you will probably want to avoid them.

    As for BPA and Phthalates:

    BPA stands for bisphenol-a; it is the toxic chemical used to produce polycarbonate plastic.

    Phthalates are a chemical used to soften PVC plastic.

    So in essence, you are worrying about PVC and polycarbonates when you avoid phthalates and BPA.

    Please feel free to email me at info@thesoftlanding.com if you would like more explanation.

    Sincerely,

    Alicia
  • Elena Elmoznino
    Hi,
    just want to mention that if you read the description for these pacifiers it says that they need to be replaced every 5-7 weeks! Given that they are already 6.50 each, plus 7 dollars shipping, that makes this product pretty unaffordable for most people. I was about to order one when i read that blurb and now i'm on the hunt for a cheap and safe alternative...
  • Hi Elena,

    I've spoken to the Natursutten company and confirmed that the recommendation to replace them every 5-7 weeks is just that - a recommendation. It's a lot like the toothbrush companies recommend replacing your toothbrush every 2-3 months.

    We just need to be aware that this pacifier is made from a wonderfully natural, and thus easily biodegradable material. It should be monitored for gummy spots, stickiness, and tearing and replaced at that time.

    Hope that helps clarify a little,

    Alicia
  • jaenaspithorst
    hello! is the 'natural relax softly gommotto' pacifier from chicco also safe?
    http://www.chicco.com/cerca/risultato.asp?categ...

    and what about the nuby natural flex pacifiers?
    http://www.nuby.platformtwo.com/index.php?optio...

    i could not find any of the other safer brands you've mentioned above in my country... i just found out about these bpa-free products a few days ago... thank God for the internet. it bothers me that i was completely ignorant of this matter. i guess most of the people here are not also aware of these things... thanks...
  • lena
    I just hosted an EcoFriendly Baby Shower for my friend and i ordered a centerpiece from http://www.GrowInStyle.com. The 100% organic ecofriendly diaper cake was the hit of the party! It was the most unique and creative gifts the mom to be has ever recieved, and it looked beautiful as a decoration! It contained a bunch of useful things the mom will get to use on her baby, including a blanket, recieveing blanket, onesies, burp cloths, dipaer cream , 2 natural teethers, sophie the giraffe and chan pie gnon teether as well as the all natural Natursutten pacifier- the coolest pacifier ever! the cake was very cheap and of the best quality that i came across.. the mom absolutely loved it! I highly recommend it to anyone considering an ecofriendly baby shower gift.
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