Itzy Ritzy Sweetie Soother (Natural Rubber)
The affordable, widely-stocked take on the round-nipple pacifier - a German natural-rubber nipple mounted in a BPA-free plastic shield, so it's not the one-piece plastic-free option it can look like.
The verdict: No-contact plastic
The natural-rubber Sweetie Soother uses a natural-rubber nipple (made in Germany) set into a hard shield and handle that are BPA-free plastic. So the part in the baby's mouth is rubber, but the shield pressed against the face for hours is plastic - the same shield-and-nipple construction as most mainstream pacifiers, just cheaper and more available. The plastic doesn't sit in the mouth, so it's no-contact-plastic, but it isn't the fully plastic-free one-piece pacifier the natural-rubber nipple can imply. Itzy Ritzy also sells a 100% silicone version (silicone-only). Documented as the popular budget dupe for the pricier round-nipple pacifiers.
Verification: Manufacturer confirmed · Last reviewed
What it's made of
| Part | Material | Food contact |
|---|---|---|
| nipple natural-rubber nipple, made in Germany - the part in the baby's mouth | Natural Rubber / Latex | Yes primary |
| shield hard BPA-free plastic shield pressed against the baby's face; not in the mouth | Plastic other / unspecified | No |
| handle / ring BPA-free plastic handle/button | Plastic other / unspecified | No |
Itzy Ritzy's affordable, mass-retail take on the popular round-nipple pacifier. The Sweetie Soother comes with a German natural-rubber nipple set into a contoured shield and handle, in the widely-stocked colors and prints the brand is known for. Itzy Ritzy also sells a 100% food-grade silicone version. Sold at mass retail, so it's easy to find in a hurry.
Pros
- Natural-rubber nipple (the part in the mouth) rather than silicone
- Inexpensive and widely available at mass retail
- BPA- and PVC-free
Cons
- The "natural rubber" nipple can imply the whole thing is plastic-free when the shield is plastic
- Natural-rubber nipple carries a latex-allergy risk
Notes
- Itzy Ritzy also sells a 100% food-grade silicone version of this pacifier (silicone-only)
- The one-piece plastic-free alternatives are Natursutten and HEVEA (all natural rubber, no plastic shield)
Categories: Teethers & Pacifiers
Sources
Every material claim above is backed by these. This is the scattered info we centralized.
- manufacturer https://www.itzyritzy.com/pages/itzy-soother-pacifier-faq Itzy Ritzy states the natural-rubber pacifier nipple is natural rubber made in Germany, and the shield and handle are BPA-free durable plastic
- manufacturer https://www.itzyritzy.com/collections/silicone-pacifiers the silicone version is stated to be 100% food-grade silicone, free of BPA and PVC
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