luvtowearpampers said:
Today I just got my first pacifier (technically pacifiers, it was a pack of 2)! They are Nuk 18-36 month pacifiers, which I believe is Nuk 3 (correct me if I'm wrong). Are there any tips for pacifier care and usage? Also, I just sucked on one and I can feel the imprint of the teat on the roof of my mouth, is that supposed to happen?
Thanks!
Luvtowearpampers
Yeah, I think that's the size three. Nuk is my favorite brand. I graduated a few years back and moved up to the size 4, then 5, and have since gotten one of the Nuk 7's (Note the Nuk 7 isn't actually made by Nuk, but by Pacifiers R Us).
As far as care goes, I usually just boil my in water the first time before using. Then periodically I'll rinse it off / boil it in water again.
I think, depending on where the imprint of the teat is on the roof of your mouth, you might need a larger paci. Remember, you're using something that's designed for a toddler. It's not going to be long enough or large enough to correctly fit inside of your mouth. Be careful, since the bulb of the teat is very close to your front teeth, it can over time start to move them.
You might need to use the pacifier sparingly, so that it doesn't do any damage. If you are wanting to use it a lot, and have it fit more comfortably in your mouth, you'll need to try to save up some money and get a larger pacifier. You can find larger ones on Baby Pants site, or Pacifiers R Us, and you might even find the Size 5 on Amazon or Ebay.
The Standard size 5 is plain white, since it's designed by Nuk for adults as part of therapy. If you wish to have something with color, or prints; you'll need to buy from one of the two sites I mentioned. They are sites for AB/DL's.