Before first use • Gently pull the nipple in all directions and carefully inspect it for any signs of weakness or damage • Always sterilize new pacifiers after removing them from the packaging Replacement • Check your baby's pacifiers regularly, replacing them every 4-6 weeks or at the first sign of damage or weakness. • An enlarged or sticky nipple means that it is ready to be replaced Cleaning • Sterilize natural rubber latex nipples regularly by scalding