NUK, the brand that you know and trust for pacifiers has a lot more to offer than binkies. They have been gradually adding other baby care products to their line for some time. And now they have released a whole line-up of 25 new or revamped products that moms can get excited about. Everything is BPA-free, so you can rest easy that your baby isn’t sucking down chemicals. There is a lot of gear to check out, from bottles and pacifiers to sippies and utensils. Here are the top 5 items that caught my eye.
- The Genius pacifier. This is the next generation of natural orthodontic pacifiers. It is made from extra thin silicone for maximum softness and flexibility. Integrated soft channels on the nipple reduce pressure on the jaws and teeth. And it is available in 3 sizes, making it the first and only silicone pacifier available for babies 18 months and older. My very finicky 6 month old will only take the Soothie pacifier that we got at the hospital. This is the first “traditional” pacifier that I could get him to use. It is a lot less bulky than the soothie, so he doesn’t constantly knock it out of his mouth.
- The Healthy Start training tooth brush set. The 3 piece package comes with 2 brushes and a ring. The cleaning trainer brush gently massages gums and and mouth to sooth teething discomfort and pain. The brushing trainer is your baby’s first tooth brush to use to clean and care for new teeth. The protective ring can go under the head of the brush to limit how far baby can push the brush into their mouth or it can go on the base of the brush to be used as a stand. The whole set is made of gentle but firm rubber that makes it perfect for teething babies. My son has had one heck of a time with his teeth coming in so far. There has been a lot of fussing and crying. But as soon as I give him the trainer brush, he quiets down and happily gnaws away.
- Teeth EZ. This is a pack of coolable teething rings that have no liquid filling. They are ergonomically designed to ensure that all areas of the jaw are reached and soothed. The three rings range from soft to firm to comfort during all stages of teething. the soft ring lightly massages gums while the firm ring gives a more intense massage.
- Soft Bite feeding spoon. This innovative spoon is made from ultra soft silicone. Its flexible tip is more comfortable in your baby’s mouth, making it the perfect transition from sucking down milk to eating baby food. I love these spoons because my son has a tendency to grab his utensils out of my hand and try to feed himself. Being that he is only 6 months old, he misses his mouth a lot. Because the tips are made of a bendy, rubbery material I don’t have to worry about him poking his eye out.
- EZ Cup. This handy sippy features ergonomically shaped, anti-slip handles and a soft non-spill silicone spout. It fits nicely into my son’s hands. He hasn’t quite got the idea of drinking from a cup down yet, but he sure loves to hold this thing!
