Natursutten Care Instructions
Natursutten Natural Rubber Pacifier and Bottle Teat Care Instructions
Before First Use
- We recommend keeping your Natursutten pacifier or teats in its packaging until ready for use.
- When you first open the package you'll notice it has an oily coating.
- This is for preserving the rubber and will disappear with sterilising.
- You may also notice a "rubbery" smell that's perfectly natural.
Sterilising
- Always sterilise your Natursutten before using it the first time.
- Boil for 5 minutes (This is only done before the first use and should not be repeated).
- Make sure the pacifier/bottle teat doesn’t touch the bottom of the pot. After sterilising, remove the pacifier/bottle teat from the water immediately to let it cool. Cooling the pacifier in boiling water can lead to scale buildup, making it appear dull.
- The natural rubber will probably turn whitish from the boiling water.
- Don't worry, it will get back to its original colour after a few days.
- Never put it in the dishwasher, and Natursutten do not recommend using sterilisers, as the heat can damage the natural rubber.
Daily Cleaning
- Always wash it with warm water and mild dish soap between uses.
- If it needs an extra thorough clean place it in a strainer and sterilise it by pouring boiling water over it, however repeated exposure to high heat will shorten its life span.
- Do not use dishwashers, steam sterilisers or uv sterilisers, as these can damage the natural rubber material.
General Care
- When not in use, keep your Natursutten out of direct sunlight. Natural rubber is more sensitive than synthetic materials such as silicone. Exposure to UV light can accelerate the natural ageing process of rubber. This is because UV radiation breaks down the molecular structure of the rubber (a process known as photo-oxidation).
Replacement Guidelines
- Natursutten recommend that you replace your Natursutten Pacifier/Bottle Teat every 6-8 weeks.
- It really depends on how often your baby uses the pacifier/bottle teat, not how long you have owned it.
- It is time to replace it if the nipple sticks together when pressed, or if the pacifier/teat starts to feel sticky overall.
- With heavy use the pacifier tip tends to expand. So we recommend using 2 pacifiers and alternating them.
Natursutten Glass Bottle Care Instructions
Sterilising
- Before first use, the glass bottle and all its components (cap, ring, seal, and double-valve) can be sterilised using a steriliser or by boiling. (please see the guidelines above for how to properly care for your rubber teat).
- Remove the bottle from the steriliser or boiling water immediately to cool. Avoid letting it sit in boiling water for long periods.
Daily Cleaning
- Hand-wash with warm water and mild dish soap and a bottle brush after each use.
- The glass bottle and plastic components can be sterilised daily in a steriliser, boiled, or placed in a sterilising solution, however high heat and sterilising solution can damage natural rubber, so the teats should not be sterilised in this way.
Are Natursutten bottles microwave-safe?
Yes, the glass bottles and plastic parts are microwave-safe. However, the natural rubber teat is not. Always remove the teat and plastic cap before microwaving. Shake the liquid after heating to ensure even temperature distribution and test it on your wrist before feeding.
Natural Colour Changes
Choosing a natural product means each pacifier will vary slightly in colour. This is purely aesthetic and does not impact the functionality of the product. Due to the natural properties of the material, natural rubber pacifiers can sometimes get a milk white film or cloudiness. While this is most often attributed to heat, there are a number of environmental changes that can cause the material to “cloud”. The good news is that clouding is completely harmless.
Natursutten pacifiers and teats naturally darken with use due to the absence of chemicals and antioxidants. This colour change is expected and indicates the product's natural composition.
