Friday 7 October 2011

MAM Perfect Soother Review.

Following my review of the MAM Anti-Colic Bottle the lovely people at MAM sent us the MAM Perfect Soother 6months+ to test and review. Bug loves the MAM soothers we already have for him and he is a MAM baby but we hadn’t tried the MAM Perfect Soother until now.

I adore MAM soothers and love that they are all BPA free and have soft silk teats. With the MAM Perfect soother, MAM have gone the extra mile and improved on their already brilliant soothers. The MAM Perfect has been designed with the intention of reducing the risk of misaligned teeth and has been developed with the aid of Orthodontists and Paediatric Dentists. It has also been clinically tested by the Dental University Clinic of Vienna and the unique design was developed with designers of the Vienna University of Applied Arts. The MAM Perfect soother is 3 times softer and 60% thinner than standard soothers due to the unique, symmetrical dento-flex teat. Like other MAM soothers it has MAM’s patented silk teat. Additionally large ventilation holes have been included in the design to be kinder to baby’s skin by allowing the skin to breathe. Not only have the clever people at MAM gone the extra mile to design a soother that is kinder to baby’s teeth but they have also designed a high quality transport box that also doubles as a steriliser.


MAM’s goal in creating the Perfect soother is to help prevent misalignment of teeth after intense independent scientific and medical research has shown the direct relationship between soother usage and baby’s jaw and teeth development. Advice suggests that parents should choose a soother that supports bite development even before baby’s first teeth are visible. When young a child’s teeth can easily move around, so it is essential nothing encourages movement that would cause misalignment. The Perfect soother has been designed to not be obstructive to teeth that are coming through or that are already there, helping to reduce the risk of misaligned teeth. Dr. Bärbel Reistenhofer, Dentist and Orthodontist, says - "The teat neck should be as thin as possible where the teeth come together in order to avoid negative effects on dental development." Put simply the softer, thinner and more adaptable the teat is the better it is for your little one’s jaw and teeth. Unlike standard soothers that exert too much pressure on the jaw, the Perfect soother’s design means that it supports the healthy development of your little ones jaws and teeth. Even experts believe the MAM Perfect is great for your little ones dental development - Prof. Dr. Hans-Peter Bantleon, Head of Department of Orthodontics at the Dental University Clinic of Vienna, Austria says "In my opinion, the MAM Perfect is the tooth-friendliest of all the soothers tested."


When the soother arrived I could immediately see the funky design of the soother through the transparent box and I liked that the packaging gave you information about the MAM Perfect soother. We were sent the funky blue design and I instantly loved the design. I noticed straight away that the teat is extra thin and super soft. It is obvious that the teat neck is thinner than other soothers, in fact it is just 2.28mm thick and when you touch it you can feel how soft and flexible it is. With these new features and MAM’s customary silk teat it is incomparably comfortable in baby’s mouth. 

MAM Perfect soother at top, normal MAM soother at bottom. 

Bug instantly took to the Perfect soother. He hasn’t let go of it since I gave it to him. It’s great that he finds the soother comforting and is very settled using it. I feel reassured that by giving Bug the Perfect soother it is kinder to his teeth than if giving him a standard soother.


It is so simple and easy to steriliser the soother with the box. Just add 25 ml of water to the box, and MAM has even made this easier for us by marking the box at the correct level. 


Attach the soother to the clip and insert into the case teat down, attaching the clip to the box. 


Close the lid and microwave for 3 minutes and then leave for the advised 5 minutes to allow box to cool down, pour out the water and leave box open to dry. Hey presto a clean and sterilised soother ready for baby.


I really like the box, it’s a perfectly designed box that is of high quality and has two functions, a travel box for soothers and a steriliser. It’s great for saving time and is a lot quicker than having to use a bigger more conventional steriliser so baby gets a clean, sterilised soother quicker. It is amazingly simple to use, a very simple invention that is so functional and useful. It saves having to use a full sized steriliser and especially convenient if you don’t often fill a normal steriliser so instead of using a large steriliser for one item you can just use this clever little box instead. It’s perfect as it saves you time and hassle. I think it is a fantastic invention. I believe not only is it great to save you from using a conventional steriliser for one soother but also great for when you are visiting family and friends and need to sterilise a soother that has gotten dirty and it’s perfect for taking on holiday. I love that due to the cleverly designed clip the teat never touches the inside of the box and remains completely sterile until touched or removed from the box. Not only is the box brilliant as a steriliser but it is also a great size for putting in your changing bag to transport soothers when out and about.

The quality is exceptional as with all other MAM products. I love that it is better than standard soothers and doesn’t hinder baby’s oral development. Due to physical design of soother which includes large ventilation holes, it allows your babies skin to breath, which helps prevent rashes and red chapped marks around mouth. I love that they have considered this in their design, not only is it trendy but it is also kinder to your little ones skin. Not only is it functional, practical and safe but looks great too with its attractive and funky design. I like that the design is cute and funky, I would never choose a product solely on aesthetics as I believe that safety and functionally are more important but it is great that with MAM you get both. I would highly recommend the MAM Perfect soother.


The MAM Perfect soother is a little pricier than other MAM soothers and you do only get 1 soother in a pack but the quality is outstanding and I think it is worth paying the extra for the reassurance that it kinder to your little ones teeth and won’t be causing damage even to teeth that are yet to appear. I can’t find anything negative to say except it would be even better if there was a larger range of colours and designs available but knowing MAM they are sure to follow. I love the MAM designs and I wish our other MAM soothers had the perfect teat to go with the gorgeous designs.

The MAM Perfect Soother can be purchased from their online shop for £5.50. The MAM Perfect is available in 0+ months and 6+ months and there is a choice of 3 different colours; green, blue and pink. MAM have a great website and you can also join the MAM Club to receive news of special promotions, competitions and products. You can also follow MAM on twitter and they have their own facebook page where you can talk to lovely MAM fans and take part in their regular giveaways.

* MAM kindly gave us this soother to review for free, despite this I have written a honest review that contains my own words and opinions and is 100% my own *

3 comments:

  1. I love these soothers, there well worth the money

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  2. Hi Elizabeth and Tristan :)
    Thank you so much for doing this review - Glad to see tristan got on well with our new Dento Flex teat.
    Thanks MAM UK Ltd

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  3. DO NOT USE MAM PACIFIER WITH "BUTTERFLY" SHAPE BASE FOR THE SAFETY OF YOUR CHILD!
    MY SON WENT TO NAP AS USUAL WITH HIS SOOTHER AND HE'S TEETHING SO HE CHEWS ON THE SIDE OCCASIONALLY AND HE TWISTED IT AND IT WAS SEVERELY LODGED IN HIS MOUTH BETWEEN HIS LOWER GUMLINE AND HIS UPPER PALETTE. IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO REMOVE AND HE WAS SCREAMING IN PAIN! ONCE I GOT IT OUT THERE WAS BLOOD, IT CUT THE ROOF OF HIS MOUTH! A NURSE ADVISED A PHYSICIAN SEE THE LACERATION SO I HAD TO TAKE HIM TO HOSPITAL!
    WHEN I CALLED CUSTOMER SERVICE AT MAM THEY DID NOT SEEM CONCERNED AT ALL! THEY BLEW ME OFF WITH A SIMPLE "WE CAN SEND YOU A LARGER STYLE"

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