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.
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)
Common questions
Does the Itzy Ritzy Sweetie Soother (Natural Rubber) have plastic in it?
No. Nothing that touches your food on the Itzy Ritzy Sweetie Soother (Natural Rubber) is plastic or silicone — the food path is natural rubber / latex. There is plastic in the shield and handle / ring, which never touch your food.
What is the Itzy Ritzy Sweetie Soother (Natural Rubber) made of?
Part by part, the Itzy Ritzy Sweetie Soother (Natural Rubber) is: nipple — natural rubber / latex; shield — plastic; handle / ring — plastic.
Is the Itzy Ritzy Sweetie Soother (Natural Rubber) BPA-free?
No plastic touches your food on the Itzy Ritzy Sweetie Soother (Natural Rubber) — the food path is natural rubber / latex — so BPA, which comes from polycarbonate and epoxy plastics, is not in play here.
Where is the Itzy Ritzy Sweetie Soother (Natural Rubber) made?
The Itzy Ritzy Sweetie Soother (Natural Rubber) is made in China.
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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