2024 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Silver Winner

Breast-like & Thumb-like Soothing Pacifier

Entrant Company

Changsha Garkoko Maternal and Child Products Co., Ltd.

Category

Product Design - Baby, Kids & Children Products

Client's Name

Xin Wang

Country / Region

China

The series addresses the different physiological and psychological needs of babies at various stages. Through a scientifically rigorous concept, it meets the unique soothing requirements of both breastfed and bottle-fed babies. Some breastfed babies have low acceptance of common pacifiers, so the breast-like type helps them accept smoothly. Those using pacifiers may refuse bottles, so the thumb-like type helps prevent confusion between pacifier and bottle, reducing resistance to bottle feeding.

The breast-like soothing pacifier is specifically designed for breastfed babies. Its highly realistic imitation of the mother's breast shape and feel provides familiar comfort, helping babies easily fall asleep at night. The soft skin-like silicone conforms to the baby's mouth without harming the gums or affecting development. This allows babies to enjoy a comfortable sleep and gives mothers peace of mind.

The thumb-like soothing pacifier is designed for bottle-fed babies. Its unique thumb shape offers a natural and comfortable sucking experience, signaling play and differentiating sleep memories. This helps babies effectively calm down during fussiness.

The product features a specially designed curved shield that avoids contact with the baby's nose and lips, preventing redness on the nose, lips, and tongue, as well as drool rash. The design also effectively prevents deep biting that could cause gagging or throat injury. The non-skin-contact structure reduces the risk of nose pokes or choking. The safe, skin-tone design requires no additional coating or excessive processing, ensuring a reliable product from material to shape for every family.

This product uses high-quality, elastic, and durable German Wacker liquid silicone, which is lightweight, impact-resistant, and suitable for various sterilization methods, including boiling and UV. It is hygienic and free from harmful substances such as BPA, PVC, phthalates, and other chemicals, and it is recyclable, meeting environmental standards.

This pacifier achieves an industry-leading lightweight feature with ultra-thin, soft silicone combined with an orange hard outer ring. This ensures both safety and reduced weight, making it only 7.5 grams—50% lighter than most pacifiers. The ergonomic design is suitable for prolonged use, minimizing the burden on the baby's oral and facial muscles, and avoiding fatigue or discomfort.

Credits

Xin Wang
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