Philips Avent Soothe is the pacifier brand distributed in hospitals nationwide used by doctors & nurses to soothe newborns. Its one piece construction is specially sized and shaped for babies 0-3 months old and adheres to the American Academy of Paediatrics guidelines. Soothe is designed to calm and soothe without inhibiting normal oral development like the natural development of teeth and gums. Transparent tasteless and odourless the nipple is strong and smooth. It won t become sticky discolored or misshapen. Soothe is made of hospital-grade BPA-free and latex-free silicone for strength comfort and durability. It is dishwasher safe and can be sterilized in a sterilizer. Soon all of our Soothes will say Philips Avent but for a while you may see some products that say Soothe Children s Medical Ventures and others that say Philips Avent in market. Both are real authentic Philips Avent Soothes. The product meets CPSC safety requirements and the same high quality standards you ve come to expect from us.