FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
PACIFIERS
MAM Clip:
MAM POD
BREASTFEEDING
Bottle teat:
Manual Breast Pump:
Nipple shields
DRINKING
Bottle teat:
MAM Drinking Cups:
ORAL CARE
TEETHERS
PACIFIERS How are pacifiers cleaned? Before first use and at regular intervals thereafter, boil the pacifier in water for five minutes or sterilise. Water may enter the nipple – remove by gently squeezing the teat. Occasionally rinse the pacifier under running water.
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How often should the pacifier be replaced? Check the pacifier before each use - especially when baby is teething - and throw away at the first signs of damage or weakness. For hygienic reasons and baby’s safety a new pacifier should replace the old after one to two months of usage at the latest.
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Can babies swallow the pacifier? No. All MAM pacifiers are developed in cooperation with medical experts and comply with international safety standards and minimal size regulations for pacifiers. It is impossible for babies to swallow them. In rare cases children manage to get the entire pacifier in their mouths. However, even in such a case, breathing is still possible due to the generous air holes in the MAM pacifier shields. Parents can gently remove the pacifier.
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What difference is there between latex and silicone nipples? Latex is a soft, resilient, natural rubber. After extensive usage, this material ages and must be replaced. Up to now, there is no clear scientific evidence for a connection between latex nipples and latex allergy. Parents who wish to avoid latex simply choose silicone nipples. Silicone is an intensively tested, well-tolerated plastic that does not age. This material is however not quite as bite resistant and a little less elastic than latex.
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What difference is there between standard silicone and MAM Silk TeatTM silicone? MAM has developed an innovative silicone nipple: the MAM Silk TeatTM. It is softer than standard silicone and its patented surface lends baby a more familiar feel. Babies love the soft MAM Silk TeatTM and can keep it in their mouths easily.
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Is the shape of the pacifier and nipple important? Yes, only orthodontic pacifiers support baby’s healthy development. MAM combines medical know-how with innovative design to create pacifiers that give babies the best start in life. All MAM pacifiers have symmetrical nipples: there is no ‘top’ or ‘bottom’ – so the pacifier is always ‘the right way up’. The extra soft nipple adapts perfectly to baby’s jaw. MAM designers have created pacifiers in different sizes – corresponding ideally to baby’s development.
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The use of pacifiers and healthy development – what should be borne in mind? Babies love sucking. It relaxes and calms them – when drinking as well as when sucking a pacifier. Orthodontic pacifiers, if no longer used by the child’s third birthday, support healthy development. When the child wants to sleep, needs comforting or wants to relax, he or she will be happy about having a pacifier. When playing, it is as unnecessary as when attempting to talk. Because it is much easier to stop a child sucking a pacifier than their thumb, paediatric doctors recommend soothers.
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How often and for how long are children allowed to suck a pacifier daily? All children are different – and have their very individual needs. Sucking calms and relaxes babies and should therefore not be limited. The orthodontic MAM pacifiers support healthy development.
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Do children need a pacifier? Most children have a strong sucking need that goes way beyond feeding. Because this is important for development, it should not be limited. Babies that do not get a pacifier often fulfil their need with their thumb. Thumb sucking is very difficult to hinder, so paediatric doctors recommend pacifiers. Babies that do not want a pacifier should not be forced.
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Do MAM pacifiers contain softening agents? No. MAM products do not contain softening agents. MAM only uses materials that meet highest expectations and safety standards. So MAM products guarantee babies the best start in life.
How to wean children off the pacifier:
* Limit where the pacifier is used: baby is only allowed the pacifier in bed
* Symbolically give the pacifier away: the child will be happy about an agreed something in return
* Stories and fairy tales about stopping pacifier use support parents
* Strengthen the child’s self-confidence: big girls and boys don’t need pacifiers!
* Dentists also have helpful hints about stopping pacifier use
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What are nitrosamines and how does MAM check their intensity? Nitrosamines and nitrosatable substances are chemicals that are found in such things as fried bacon, smoked meat and rubber products – like latex nipples. Sucking on a pacifier can release small amounts of nitrosamines. Latex, however, contains far fewer nitrosamines than grilled meat or cosmetic products for example. MAM supports healthy development for babies: this is why all our raw materials are strictly controlled to ensure they have the lowest possible nitrosamines and nitrosatable substances value. At production all nipples are ‘leached’. Explained simply, this means that with a special method they are washed for 48 hours. This ‘leaching’ removes the majority of the nitrosamines and nitrosatable substances. At the same time also reducing the risk of a latex allergy. MAM regularly has cargos of nipples – complete production runs of nipples – controlled by an independent laboratory. Always boil pacifiers before first use – for additional child safety!
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MAM Clip: Are MAM pacifier clips safe for babies? Yes. MAM designers have developed a clip that meets all safety standards and at the same time also looks stylish. The length of the band on the MAM clip means it is impossible to wrap it around baby’s neck. This is the reason why it should never be lengthened or clipped to loose parts or strings! Check the band for damage before use and always clip on firmly!
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Is the MAM pacifier clip for use only with MAM pacifiers? The clip can also be used for other pacifiers. Although the innovative silicone ring on the MAM clip was designed for the knobs of MAM pacifiers and is a perfect fit for them.
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How is the MAM pacifier clip cleaned? The clip can be washed simply with warm water and a mild detergent. It cannot be boiled, steam sterilised or microwave sterilised.
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Is the MAM pacifier clip free from harmful substances? Yes. The band material complies with all international regulations and meets the OEKO-Tex standards for materials tested for harmful substances as well as the requirements of the German “Bedarfsgegenständeverordnung” for the use of Azo-colourants.
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MAM POD How can I clean the MAM POD? The smart pacifier case is cleaned before each use with water and a mild detergent. A soft sponge can be used. Rinse thoroughly afterwards and dry – and the stylish accessory is ready for action!
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BREASTFEEDING What is bisphenol A (BPA)? Bisphenol A (BPA) is required to produce the plastic polycarbonate. This plastic is used to make among other things food packaging, plastic tableware and baby bottles. Studies have not yet been completed, but some researchers think that traces of BPA are gradually breaking away from the plastic and getting into the body. This might result in damage to health. Definitive scientific clarification is still being worked on. But parents are concerned, and a number of countries are already talking about BPA bans.
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Why does MAM offer BPA-free products? The combination of medical know-how and innovative design is what makes MAM products unique. As a leading global brand, MAM works together closely with doctors and scientists. This ensures that all MAM products always incorporate the results of the very latest research and meet the highest standards. All MAM products used to feed babies and small children have been BPA-free for several years now. They are made from the plastic polypropylene (PP), and no BPA is required to produce this. This plastic has undergone rigorous testing: All studies show that the material is harmless and safe. To give baby a perfect start in life, all new MAM products are made from polypropylene – this is good for the baby and reassuring for the parents.
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How are MAM baby bottles cleaned? The MAM bottle is unscrewed and taken apart to make it easier to clean. This makes it easy to rinse the individual parts with water and a mild cleaning agent. All individual parts become hygienically clean in any steriliser. Sterilisation before each use of the bottle is particularly important for newborns.
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From what age does the bottle no longer need to be sterilised? The body’s defences are already very well developed in a baby who is six months old. At this age, all you need to do is sterilise the bottle and the teat occasionally. If the baby is ill, the bottle should be sterilised again every single day.
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Preparing and heating food in the bottle: What should I look out for? Before the bottle is placed in the water bath or the bottle warmer, the sealing cap is always removed. The contents of the bottle must not boil – so do not pour any boiling liquids into it! Before feeding begins, the bottle should be dried using a clean cloth. Can MAM bottles be warmed up in the microwave? Yes. Simply remove the cap, ring nut and teat and warm up the MAM bottle in the microwave. After heating, stir around so that the heat is evenly distributed. Before baby begins to eat any food, check the temperature and then baby can begin eating.
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How often should the bottle teat be replaced? For hygiene reasons, the teats should be replaced at regular intervals. Simply check the teat each time you are about to use the bottle – especially when baby already has teeth – and replace it when the first signs of damage or weak points become apparent.
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Do MAM bottles remain leaktight when they are transported? Yes, because the innovative protective cap ensures that the liquid remains in the bottle. This means there is no need for any small sealing disc: Simply place the protective cap on the bottle and then you can transport it safely.
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Are MAM bottles shatterproof? Yes, all parts in the MAM bottles are shatterproof.
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When does baby switch over from the bottle to the drinking cup? Six-month-old babies love drinking from a cup. The MAM Learn To Drink range provides them with the ideal support here. This will ensure that baby makes the perfect transition from breastfeeding or bottle feeding to independent drinking.
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Do MAM products contain plasticizers? No. MAM products do not contain any plasticizers. MAM only ever uses materials which satisfy the highest demands and safety standards. This means that MAM products guarantee that babies enjoy the best start in life.
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Bottle teat: Which teat size is the right one? MAM has developed bottle teats in four different sizes. This means that the size of the hole is always perfectly matched to the type of food: The correct flow speed for the food ensures that babies always suck vigorously and thus aids their healthy development. Four smart sizes for perfect enjoyment while sucking: Size 1: from birth onwards – for baby’s first food which is particularly free-flowing, Size 2: from 2 months – perfect for the baby who is now slightly better trained, Size 3: from 4 months – baby sucks more vigorously and drinks faster, Size x: from 6 months – the ideal teat for mashed-up food
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How is the bottle teat cleaned? Bottle teats are simply rinsed with water and mild cleaning agent or cleaned in the upper compartment of the dishwasher. The teat is sterilised before it is first used and then at regular intervals.
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How often should the bottle teat be replaced? For hygiene reasons, the teats should be replaced at regular intervals. Simply check the teat each time you are about to use the bottle – especially when baby already has teeth – and replace it when the first signs of damage or weak points become apparent.
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What is so special about the MAM teat? The smart MAM Silk Teats are made from ultra-soft silicone. Their patented surface feels very familiar to babies – as soft as Mummy’s skin. This makes the switch between Mum and MAM easy even for breastfed infants.
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Can MAM teats also be used on other baby bottles? Yes, the patented MAM teats fit all wide-neck baby bottles.
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Manual Breast Pump: How is the Manual Breast Pump cleaned? The four component parts of the smart Breast Pump can be cleaned in no time: Simply sterilise the adapter, silicone valve and funnel prior to each use. The pump unit is cleaned with warm soapy water – this is sufficient because it does not come into contact with breast milk. MAM recommends that you do not clean the pump unit in the dishwasher because this might impair its function.
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How is the Manual Breast Pump used? The four component parts of the Breast Pump can be assembled in no time at all. The funnel, which can be rotated all the way round, fits perfectly in any position, soft cushion inserts provide maximum comfort and a secure hold. The expression strength can be individually controlled with the aid of the selector dial. This ensures that the Manual Breast Pump helps mothers to enjoy breastfeeding.
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What is the best way to store the expressed milk? The expressed milk can be stored for 24 hours in the MAM Anti-Colic – with the teat and sealing cap or with a sealing disc – in the refrigerator (not in the door). This ensures that the milk is on hand ready to use instantly. MAM Anti-Colic can be screwed directly onto the Manual Breast Pump – this ensures that every single drop of the precious milk is safely collected.
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Nipple shields When are MAM Nipple Shields used? If your baby is unable to drink from the breast, or if the breast is very sensitive, MAM Nipples Shields offer ideal support. They are used for a short period of time and in agreement with a lactation consultant.
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How are MAM Nipple Shields cleaned? MAM Nipple Shields are sterilised before they are first used and then when necessary. This can be done using boiling water, a steam steriliser or a commercially available sterilising solution.
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How are MAM Nipple Shields stored? MAM Nipple Shields come in a smart, sterilisable storage box. They are stored in this box safely and hygienically at all times.
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DRINKING What is bisphenol A (BPA)? Bisphenol A (BPA) is required to produce the plastic polycarbonate. This plastic is used to make among other things food packaging, plastic tableware and baby bottles. Studies have not yet been completed, but some researchers think that traces of BPA are gradually breaking away from the plastic and getting into the body. This might result in damage to health. Definitive scientific clarification is still being worked on. But parents are concerned, and a number of countries are already talking about BPA bans.
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Why does MAM offer BPA-free products? The combination of medical know-how and innovative design is what makes MAM products unique. As a leading global brand, MAM works together closely with doctors and scientists. This ensures that all MAM products always incorporate the results of the very latest research and meet the highest standards. All MAM products used to feed babies and small children have been BPA-free for several years now. They are made from the plastic polypropylene (PP), and no BPA is required to produce this. This plastic has undergone rigorous testing: All studies show that the material is harmless and safe. To give baby a perfect start in life, all new MAM products are made from polypropylene – this is good for the baby and reassuring for the parents.
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How are MAM baby bottles cleaned? The MAM bottle is unscrewed and taken apart to make it easier to clean. This makes it easy to rinse the individual parts with water and a mild cleaning agent. All individual parts become hygienically clean in any steriliser. Sterilisation before each use of the bottle is particularly important for newborns.
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From what age does the bottle no longer need to be sterilised? The body’s defences are already very well developed in a baby who is six months old. At this age, all you need to do is sterilise the bottle and the teat occasionally. If the baby is ill, the bottle should be sterilised again every single day.
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Preparing and heating food in the bottle: What should I look out for? Before the bottle is placed in the water bath or the bottle warmer, the sealing cap is always removed. The contents of the bottle must not boil – so do not pour any boiling liquids into it! Before feeding begins, the bottle should be dried using a clean cloth.
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Can MAM bottles be warmed up in the microwave? Yes. Simply remove the cap, ring nut and teat and warm up the MAM bottle in the microwave. After heating, stir around so that the heat is evenly distributed. Before baby begins to eat any food, check the temperature and then baby can begin eating.
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How often should the bottle teat be replaced? For hygiene reasons, the teats should be replaced at regular intervals. Simply check the teat each time you are about to use the bottle – especially when baby already has teeth – and replace it when the first signs of damage or weak points become apparent.
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Do MAM bottles remain leaktight when they are transported? Yes, because the innovative protective cap ensures that the liquid remains in the bottle. This means there is no need for any small sealing disc: Simply place the protective cap on the bottle and then you can transport it safely.
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Are MAM bottles shatterproof? Yes, all parts in the MAM bottles are shatterproof.
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When does baby switch over from the bottle to the drinking cup? Six-month-old babies love drinking from a cup. The MAM Learn To Drink range provides them with the ideal support here. This will ensure that baby makes the perfect transition from breastfeeding or bottle feeding to independent drinking.
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Do MAM products contain plasticizers? No. MAM products do not contain any plasticizers. MAM only ever uses materials which satisfy the highest demands and safety standards. This means that MAM products guarantee that babies enjoy the best start in life.
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Bottle teat: Which teat size is the right one? MAM has developed bottle teats in four different sizes. This means that the size of the hole is always perfectly matched to the type of food: The correct flow speed for the food ensures that babies always suck vigorously and thus aids their healthy development. Four smart sizes for perfect enjoyment while sucking: Size 1: from birth onwards – for baby’s first food which is particularly free-flowing, Size 2: from 2 months – perfect for the baby who is now slightly better trained, Size 3: from 4 months – baby sucks more vigorously and drinks faster, Size x: from 6 months – the ideal teat for mashed-up food.
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How is the bottle teat cleaned? Bottle teats are simply rinsed with water and mild cleaning agent or cleaned in the upper compartment of the dishwasher. The teat is sterilised before it is first used and then at regular intervals.
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How often should the bottle teat be replaced? For hygiene reasons, the teats should be replaced at regular intervals. Simply check the teat each time you are about to use the bottle – especially when baby already has teeth – and replace it when the first signs of damage or weak points become apparent.
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What is so special about the MAM teat? The smart MAM Silk Teats are made from ultra-soft silicone. Their patented surface feels very familiar to babies – as soft as Mummy’s skin. This makes the switch between Mum and MAM easy even for breastfed infants.
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Can MAM teats also be used on other baby bottles? Yes, the patented MAM teats fit all wide-neck baby bottles.
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MAM Drinking Cups: Are MAM drinking cups leakproof? Yes. Thanks to their patented valve, the MAM drinking cups always remain leaktight when they should. At the same time, babies can drink from them with ease. However, after drinking a few residual drops may still be left in the drinking straw. If the child shakes the cup forcibly, this small residual amount of liquid may escape – but no more liquid than this will. Be careful with fizzy drinks: They impair the leakproofness of the cup. Do not pour any hot liquids (over 40°C) into the drinking cup!
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How are MAM drinking cups cleaned? All components of the smart Learn to Drink Cups can be cleaned very easily: Either with water, mild cleaning agent and a soft sponge or in the top compartment of the dishwasher. In the dishwasher, the patented valve with the small hole is fixed on one of the bars. Individual components in the MAM drinking cups can be discoloured by food.
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Are MAM drinking cups shatterproof? Yes, all MAM drinking cups are made from shatterproof materials.
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ORAL CARE When should you start cleaning children's teeth? Thorough oral hygiene starts when a child is born. To begin with, the MAM designers have developed the innovative Oral Care Rabbit. This soft fabric cloth cleans baby’s mouth and gets baby used to a daily oral hygiene routine. Healthy children’s teeth thanks to the smart MAM Oral Care series: It guarantees perfect care – in tune with baby’s development at all times.
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Which toothbrush is most suitable for babies? The Training Brush is perfect for caring for baby’s first teeth. Short, rounded bristles and a small, round brush head are ideal for baby’s mouth. For when babies first attempt to clean their own teeth, the MAM designers have developed the First Brush. Training Brush & First Brush: the smart duo for healthy children’s teeth!
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When should babies first visit the dentist? Once the baby is six to eight months old, the first teeth begin to come through. This is the ideal time for a baby to pay the first visit to the dentist. Healthy teeth development can then be regularly monitored in consultation with the dentist.
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Do babies need toothpaste? A baby’s teeth should ideally be attended to once a day, and small children’s teeth should be brushed twice a day using toothpaste, which has a neutral taste and contains fluoride (500 ppm of fluoride). It is very easy to measure out the right amount of toothpaste with the MAM toothbrushes: Simply apply toothpaste to the pink bristles only and you will have the right amount of toothpaste on the brush.
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Do MAM products contain plasticizers? No. MAM products do not contain any plasticizers. MAM only ever uses materials which satisfy the highest demands and safety standards. This means that MAM products guarantee that babies enjoy the best start in life.
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TEETHERS How are MAM teethers cleaned? MAM teethers should be cleaned regularly using water and a mild detergent or simply be washed in the upper compartment of the dishwasher. Do not clean the teethers by boiling them or place them in the microwave!
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When do babies need teethers? Babies usually get their first teeth when they are between four and seven months of age. Teethers help to calm and soothe babies while they are teething. The part of the smart MAM teethers which is filled with water can be cooled if necessary – ensuring baby forgets about teething in no time at all!
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Is the liquid in the MAM teether harmless? Yes. MAM teethers are filled with distilled water.
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Can children bite through the teether? MAM teethers have been developed specifically for children who are in the teething phase, and they are able to withstand tough biting. For your baby’s safety, examine the teethers prior to each use to see if they display any signs of wear or damage and replace them if necessary. Children who are more than three years old may be able to bite through the part of the teether which is filled with water!
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Are MAM teethers dishwasher-safe? Yes. MAM teethers can be cleaned simply by placing them in the upper compartment of the dishwasher.
Do MAM products contain plasticizers? No. MAM products do not contain any plasticizers. MAM only ever uses materials which satisfy the highest demands and safety standards. This means that MAM products guarantee that babies enjoy the best start in life.
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How are MAM teethers cooled? Before using the MAM teether, simply place it in the refrigerator for an hour – and it is then ready to be used. Do not place teethers in the freezer compartment!
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Does the whole of the teether become cold during the cooling process? No. Only the part of the smart MAM teethers which is filled with water becomes cold. This means that it cools the painful gum area while baby’s hands stay nice and warm.
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How often should teethers be replaced? MAM teethers are made from high-quality, durable materials. However, before the products are used, they should be examined for any signs of wear and replaced if necessary – for your baby’s safety.
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For how long can babies use MAM teethers? MAM teethers help babies throughout their teething phase. This phase is usually over by the time the child is 30 months old, when the four molar teeth come through.
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