How hygienic do soothers have to be? In the first months of life, soothers should be cleaned every time before use – the NUK Baby Bottle Cleanser is particularly suitable as it has a gentle, nature-based formulation. Sterilise soothers before they are used for the first time and then regularly afterwards – either in boiling water or with the NUK Vapo Rapid Steam Steriliser, for example. A soother chain is a good way to stop the soother falling onto the ground. When should I replace a soother? It is time for a new soother every 1 to 2 months. If it is damaged in the slightest way it should be replaced immediately. How can I get my child to stop using a soother? Even when the need to suck eases off with time, it could be that you have to use a trick. At three years of age at the latest, children should do without their soother. The story of the Soother Fairy has proven useful: she grants children one wish if they give up their soother. MAPA GmbH · Industriestraße 21-25 · D-27404 Zeven NUK is a registered trademark of MAPA GmbH, Germany www.nuk.com NUK Soother ChainNUK Baby Bottle Cleanser NUK Vapo Rapid