The Philips Avent Soothie Pacifier helps calm and soothe newborns. Designed for babies from birth to 3 months old, the Soothie Pacifier is made of hospital-grade, BPA-free and latex-free silicone for strength, comfort and durability. Its one piece construction is specially sized and shaped for a newborn's mouth and adheres to the American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines. Distributed in hospitals nationwide, this pacifier is uniquely shaped to comfortably fit newborn mouths to calm and soothe without inhibiting normal oral development. Transparent, tasteless and odorless, the nipple is strong and smooth and resists becoming sticky. Even after extended use, it won't become discolouredor misshapen. The Soothie Pacifier can be sterilized using a Philips Avent sterilizer and is dishwasher safe.