When you’re searching for the best pacifier for your breastfed baby, it’s worth considering the pacifier’s material. Many parents compare latex pacifiers vs. silicone pacifiers, which are the two most common for pacifier construction.

At mōmi, we’ve designed our babypace® pacifier with a medical-grade silicone nipple and a food-grade silicone base so your baby gets the safest, most natural soothing experience possible. Here’s why parents are increasingly choosing silicone pacifiers over latex.

why choose silicone?

Latex Pacifiers: Natural but Less Durable

Latex pacifiers are made from natural rubber. They are soft and flexible, which can feel comforting to some babies, especially as newborns. However, latex comes with a few drawbacks:

• Shorter lifespan: Latex breaks down quickly, so for baby’s safety you should plan to replace latex pacifiers frequently.
• Porous surface: Natural rubber is more likely to trap bacteria, odors, and stains.
• Allergy risks: Some babies and adults are sensitive to natural rubber latex (which is a known allergen)
• Heat sensitivity: Latex can lose shape with repeated sterilization.
  

Silicone Pacifiers: Safe, Strong, and Easy to Clean

Silicone pacifiers are made from hypoallergenic synthetic materials, making them an ideal choice for babies. High-quality silicone is widely used in medical and food-contact applications because it is durable and safe.

Parents love silicone pacifiers because they are:

• Durable: Resistant to heat and frequent sterilization, without breaking down.
• Hygienic: Non-porous, so they don’t hold bacteria, odors, or colors.
• Safe: Hypoallergenic, BPA-free, and free from harmful additives.
• Consistent: They maintain their shape and firmness over time, so babies can rely on a familiar feel.
  

why mōmi pacifiers use medical-grade silicone

At mōmi, we know parents want more than just “any” pacifier—they want the best pacifier for breastfed babies: one that feels natural for baby while supporting their longterm oral development and feeding success. That’s why the mōmi babypace® pacifier is made only with silicone:

• A medical-grade silicone nipple—a long-lasting material held to the highest purity standards, and it’s stretchy and squeezy to mimic mom’s breast and support breastfeeding.
• A food-grade silicone base—soft, safe, and easy to clean, in 5 beautiful color choices.
• No latex, no BPA, and no harmful additives.

This means you can feel confident giving your baby a mōmi pacifier, designed with their health in mind.

the bottom line: silicone wins

While latex pacifiers may offer a soft, flexible feel, they wear out quickly, carry allergy risks, and aren’t as hygienic. Silicone pacifiers, especially those made from medical- and food-grade silicone like mōmi’s, are more durable, easier to clean, and safer for everyday soothing.

That’s why more parents choose silicone pacifiers when they’re looking for the best pacifier for their infants and breastfed babies.