PausitoRoutine BuilderHow often should you replace a dummy?
Replace a dummy every 4 weeks, and immediately if you see damage.
Philips Avent recommends replacing a dummy after 4 weeks for hygiene and safety reasons. Check it before each use by pulling on the teat. Cracks, holes or a sticky teat are a reason to throw it away immediately.
- Note the date you start using a new dummy
- Pull the teat in all directions before each use
- Throw it away if you see cracks, holes or stickiness
- Replace it after 4 weeks
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Why does it matter?
Philips Avent recommends replacing a dummy after 4 weeks for hygiene and safety reasons. Check it before each use by pulling on the teat. Cracks, holes or a sticky teat are a reason to throw it away immediately.
How do you go about it?
Note the date you start using a new dummy. Pull the teat in all directions before each use. Throw it away if you see cracks, holes or stickiness. Replace it after 4 weeks.
What source is this answer based on?
This answer is based on: Philips Avent.
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- new dummy in the right size
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This is a general public guideline, not personal medical advice. If you have symptoms or doubts, ask your doctor for advice.
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