The Dr. Brown's Lovey is a combined pacifier and teether holder designed for infants. Its primary function is to provide a secure and accessible way for a child to keep their pacifier or teether close by, while also offering a soft, plush companion.
Function Description:
The Lovey serves as a multi-functional accessory for babies. It features a soft, plush bunny toy with integrated straps designed to hold a pacifier or teether. This design helps prevent pacifiers and teethers from getting lost, falling on the floor, or becoming dirty, as they remain attached to the Lovey. The plush toy itself can also provide comfort and sensory stimulation for the child. By keeping the pacifier or teether within reach, it allows the child to self-soothe more easily. The design aims to be both practical for parents and comforting for babies.
Important Technical Specifications:
While specific material compositions are not detailed in the provided text, the Lovey is described as a "plush" item, indicating it is made from soft, fabric-based materials suitable for infants. The pacifier/teether holder straps are designed to securely attach to various pacifiers and teethers. The accompanying pacifier is made of a silicone-like material, typical for baby pacifiers, and is designed to cope with being lodged in the mouth without being swallowed. The product is intended for use by infants and young children.
Usage Features:
- Pacifier/Teether Attachment: The Lovey includes straps specifically designed to hold a pacifier or teether, ensuring it stays with the child.
- Comfort and Companionship: The plush bunny toy provides a soft, comforting companion for the child.
- Accessibility: Keeps the pacifier or teether easily accessible to the child, promoting self-soothing.
- Safety Design: The product is designed with safety in mind, adhering to standards like EN 12586 for pacifier/soother holders. It explicitly warns against tying the pacifier around a child's neck due to strangulation hazards and advises against attaching other ribbons or cords.
- Durability and Inspection: Users are instructed to inspect the Lovey and pacifier carefully before each use for signs of damage or weakness, especially the feet and straps of the Lovey, and the nipple/teat of the pacifier.
- Choking Hazard Prevention: The pacifier's strength should be tested by pulling on the bulb portion of the nipple/teat to prevent a possible choking hazard.
- Pacifier Lodging Safety: In the event a pacifier becomes lodged in the mouth, the design ensures it cannot be swallowed and can be removed with care.
- Environmental Precautions: Users are advised not to leave the pacifier/soother in direct sunlight, near a source of heat, or in sterilizing solution for longer than recommended, as these conditions can weaken the nipple/teat.
- Oral Health: A warning is given against dipping the nipple/teat in sweet substances or medication to prevent tooth decay.
- Replacement Schedule: The pacifier/soother should be replaced between one and two months of use for safety and hygiene reasons.
Maintenance Features:
- Lovey Cleaning:
- Wipe clean.
- Do not machine wash.
- Hand wash only.
- Air dry.
- Regular inspection of all components, especially the feet and straps, for wear and damage is recommended. Discontinue use if damage is detected.
- Pacifier Cleaning:
- Use clean hands and surfaces when handling.
- Before first use: Boil for 5 minutes to ensure hygiene, allow to cool, and squeeze out any trapped water.
- Before each subsequent use: Clean in hot, soapy water and rinse well, or clean on the top rack of a dishwasher only.
- Regular inspection of the pacifier/soother in all directions is crucial. Discard at the first signs of damage or weakness, such as cracking or tearing, especially when the child develops teeth.
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