Natural Rubber Pacifier
A single piece of natural rubber - nipple, shield, and button all one molded part, with zero plastic and zero silicone. The benchmark plastic-free pacifier.
Plastic-free verdict: Plastic-free
The entire pacifier is molded from one piece of 100% natural rubber (Hevea brasiliensis sap) - nipple, butterfly shield, and button are all the same continuous rubber, with no plastic ring, no plastic shield, and no silicone anywhere. Because it is one piece there are no joints or cracks for bacteria. This is the fully plastic-free AND silicone-free option; the only caveat is that it is latex, so it is unsuitable for a child with a latex allergy.
Verification: Manufacturer confirmed · reviewed 2026-07-05
What it's made of
| Part | Material | Food contact |
|---|---|---|
| nipple / teat 100% natural rubber, same piece as the shield | Natural Rubber / Latex | Yes |
| shield one-piece molded natural rubber; no plastic shield | Natural Rubber / Latex | Yes |
| button / handle part of the same single rubber molding | Natural Rubber / Latex | Yes |
The pacifier that defines the plastic-free category: a single molded piece of pure natural rubber from Hevea brasiliensis trees, with no seams, no plastic shield, no plastic ring, and no silicone. Designed by a Danish mother and made in Italy by a family rubber-goods maker; production is slow (weeks of curing and many hand steps per pacifier). Sold in Original (rounded) and Orthodontic nipple shapes and several age bands (0-6, 6-12, 12-18+ months). Free of BPA, phthalates, PVC, and parabens; the brand states the allergy-causing latex proteins are largely removed in production, though it remains unsuitable for a diagnosed latex allergy.
Pros
- True one-piece design - zero plastic, zero silicone, no joints to trap bacteria
- The strictest option for parents avoiding both plastic and silicone
- Soft natural rubber, softer than silicone; biodegradable material
- Made in Italy, long-established rubber-goods maker
Cons
- Natural rubber (latex) - not for a child with a latex allergy
- Rubber ages, softens, and must be replaced more often than silicone (roughly every 4-6 weeks)
- One-piece rubber can trap water inside if not shaken/dried; boil to sterilize, do not microwave
- Slight rubber taste/smell when new
Notes
- Nipple shapes: Original (rounded) and Orthodontic; age bands 0-6, 6-12, 12-18+ months
- Replace regularly and sterilize by boiling; natural rubber degrades faster than silicone
- Latex-allergy caveat: avoid if the child has a known natural-rubber-latex allergy
Categories: Teethers & Pacifiers
Sources
Every material claim above is backed by these. This is the scattered info we centralized.
- review https://www.todaysparent.com/product-reviews/baby-care/pacifiers/natursutten-original-ortho-pacifier/ independent review confirms 100% natural rubber one-piece molding, no plastic or silicone, made in Italy
- review https://www.amazon.com/Natursutten-Pacifiers-0-6-Months-Breastfeeding/dp/B002BY2LF0 listing confirms 100% natural rubber, one-piece, BPA-free, made in Italy
- review https://jilliansdrawers.com/products/natursutten-natural-rubber-pacifiers retailer confirms molded in one piece from pure natural rubber with no joints, free of BPA/PVC/phthalates/parabens