Selection of the correct pacifier
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According to speech development and orthodontic specialists, when selecting a pacifier for your child, it's crucial to consider the following factors:
- Natural Shape: The ideal pacifier should mimic the shape of a nipple.
- Ergonomics and Flexibility: The pacifier should be designed to closely resemble the structure of a mother's nipple and provide flexibility during sucking.
- Mouth Breathing Prevention Shield: A good pacifier has a shield that, when suctioned to the child's face, encourages nose breathing.
- Hypoallergenic Material: The pacifier should be made from medical-grade materials to prevent allergies.
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When choosing a pacifier for your child, it's essential to pay attention to several critical aspects that directly impact your little one's healthy development. First and foremost, carefully examine the nipple shape – it should have a structure that supports the natural tongue position, which in turn influences the feeding process and speech development. The shield's ergonomics is another crucial element, as it must be designed to provide comfort and safety without disrupting natural breathing functions or negatively affecting bite formation. It's also important that the pacifier is made from safe, hypoallergenic materials that won't pose a threat to your child's sensitive skin and will be resistant to bacteria and fungi.
The LUU Positioning Pacifier stands out in this regard from other products due to its innovative nipple shape, which not only supports the correct tongue position against the palate but also enables maintaining an optimal position for proper oral development. The specially designed pacifier shield helps maintain the child's correct posture, which is crucial not only for their physical but also overall health.
When choosing a pacifier, it's incredibly important to also consider positive recommendations from medical communities and opinions from specialists in pediatrics and orthodontics. Certificates and positive reviews confirm the high quality of the product and its beneficial impact on child development.
In summary, choosing the right pacifier is essential for ensuring your child's healthy development. The nipple shape, shield placement, safe materials, and medical recommendations are the primary factors to consider when selecting this extremely important accessory. The LUU pacifier, with its unique properties, is an excellent option to support babies in their first months of life, contributing to their healthy development.
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The existence of a "single ideal shape" for a pacifier is a widely debated topic among specialists in pediatrics and orthodontics. There is a consensus that the best pacifier is one that mimics the natural shape, namely a nipple. This is crucial from a biological standpoint for preparing the child for sucking. When analyzing the pacifier shape, not only the form of the silicone part intended for placement in the child's mouth is of critical importance, but also the shield's design and ergonomics. Designing the oral part so that it is slightly convex at the top and concave in the part intended for the tongue supports the natural tongue position and its movements during sucking.
Using flexible medical-grade silicone to manufacture the pacifier nipple helps maintain its natural shape in the child's mouth without disrupting the sucking reflex. Such a pacifier design not only supports the proper development of the bite and speech articulation but also contributes to the child's optimal oral development, which is particularly emphasized by specialists in speech development and orthodontists.
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While some circles suggest avoiding pacifiers, we believe they have their uses and can be valuable support in various situations. A pacifier, especially one like the LUU, can help resolve stressful situations, support the child's proper facial growth, and even reduce the risk of SIDS. Therefore, we recommend giving them to babies.
In addition to these properties, pacifiers also help with a child's emotional development – through sucking, the child calms down and feels safe.
Sucking is one of the 5 "S" – a method of calming babies developed by Dr. Karp. In English, Swaddle – swaddling, Side or Stomach position – positioning on the side or stomach, Shush – shushing, Swing – rocking, and Suck – sucking.
However, if a child is accustomed to a pacifier with an unsuitable design, changing to this appropriate pacifier may make it impossible for them to suck and use it properly. It's important to remember the child's abilities, which need to adapt to the new pacifier.
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Switching pacifiers can be challenging, but remember it's a step towards providing proper oral development support. Parental support and patience are crucial. This approach benefits the child's health, allowing for proper oral development from an early age.
It's important to emphasize that pacifier decisions lie with parents, who are the best judges of how to handle their own child. Our role is to provide knowledge for informed choices.
A pacifier can support raising a young child, but its effectiveness depends on choosing the right solution. Remember that every child is unique, and as parents, we have the opportunity to influence their habits and health. Therefore, pay close attention to our decisions regarding the essential accessories we choose for our little ones.
If you have any questions about our pacifiers, please contact us. Our team of experts will be happy to answer your questions.
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Yes, a pacifier can influence the development of proper facial structure and bite. Children who use inappropriate pacifiers for long periods are at risk of bite or palate deformities. The pacifier's shape largely determines the tongue's position in the mouth, which is crucial for both facial structure and speech development.
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Pacifier use directly impacts a child's speech development, primarily through its effect on tongue placement in the mouth. Proper tongue positioning is essential for correct sound articulation. A tongue resting on the floor of the mouth and pressing against the lower incisors can lead to pronunciation difficulties, including lisping. Therefore, when choosing a pacifier, consider not only its shape and material but also how it affects the child's tongue position. A pacifier that promotes natural tongue placement – near the upper part of the mouth – can support developing proper speech patterns. Additionally, consider the duration and frequency of pacifier use to minimize potential negative impacts on speech development.
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Pacifiers, especially when improperly chosen, have a significant impact on a child's bite development and facial morphology. Long-term and uncontrolled use can lead to bite and palate deformities, which in turn affect facial profile aesthetics. To support harmonious craniofacial development, promoting proper habits is essential - such as nasal breathing and proper tongue placement, which should naturally rest on the middle of the palate. This pattern of behavior is crucial for achieving a healthy bite and preventing future problems with permanent teeth. Additionally, it positively impacts overall facial development, ensuring an attractive profile.
Furthermore, properly selected pacifiers can be an element that supports this development, helping to reduce the risk of future respiratory problems and autoimmune disorders that may result from improper mouth breathing habits. This is because the correct direction of craniofacial development also affects the health of the entire organism, and a properly selected pacifier can help children develop beneficial patterns from an early age. -
Using LUU positional pacifiers minimizes the risk of allergies. These products are made of medical silicone, known for its non-toxicity and lack of allergenic properties, which is a significant advantage over materials such as rubber. It is worth emphasizing that LUU pacifiers are also safe in other respects - they do not contain bisphenol A (BPA) or phthalates, substances often blamed for negative effects on human health. All LUU products undergo rigorous testing and have certificates that confirm their safety and suitability for use.
Our teethers
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The LUU teether stands out on three key levels:
- Design based on medical knowledge: It was designed by orthodontists to not only relieve pain but also support proper oral development.
- Innovative design: Its unique shape allows for simultaneous massage of upper and lower gums and easy access to hard-to-reach molars.
- Dual function: This 2-in-1 tool – in addition to being an effective teether, it's an advanced sensory toy that, thanks to its textured handle and diverse textures, stimulates the sense of touch and supports the development of fine motor skills.
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Safety is the foundation of all our products. Our teethers are designed by experienced orthodontists to be suitable for young users. They are entirely manufactured in Poland from the highest quality, certified plastic. It is completely free of harmful substances such as BPA, phthalates, and heavy metals. Its unique construction, made of a single, solid piece of plastic, eliminates the risk of small parts becoming detached and prevents dirt and mold from accumulating in crevices, making it exceptionally hygienic.
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Our teethers are designed for babies over 4 months of age. This is typically when the first signs of teething begin to appear, and babies become more sensory-aware and begin to actively grasp objects. Their ergonomic design and lightweight nature are perfectly suited to the motor skills and mouth size of babies this age.
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Of course, that's one of its greatest advantages! The LUU teether was consciously designed as a first developmental toy. Even when pain relief isn't needed, its ergonomic shape encourages grip practice, and the varied textures provide rich sensory input, which is crucial for proper brain development. Through play, toddlers develop hand-eye coordination and stimulate their senses, making the LUU teether a valuable tool at every stage of early development, not just during teething.
Hygiene
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According to applicable European standards, specified in the PN EN 1400 standard, it is recommended to replace the pacifier every 1 to 1.5 months. This is important for both hygienic and functional reasons. Parents should pay particular attention to signs of pacifier wear, which may appear sooner, especially in older children or those who are teething. Earlier pacifier replacement may be necessary to avoid the risk of reducing its safety and effectiveness.
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Keeping the LUU teether clean is incredibly easy. Its design without crevices or nooks makes cleaning quick and effective. The teether should be washed with a mild detergent and rinsed under warm running water or with a gentle disinfectant designed for this purpose. If you prefer, you can pour boiling water over them, but do not scald them. Detailed instructions can be found in the leaflet.
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Of course! Cleaning a pacifier is basic hygiene that prevents oral infections in children. Pacifiers should be kept clean by washing them under running water and using disinfectants. In this way, we not only ensure pacifier hygiene but also take care of the child's health. Pacifiers should be washed under running water or in gentle disinfectants intended for this purpose. Detailed recommendations can be found in the leaflet.
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Keep an eye out for any signs of wear on your teether. If any damage or cracks appear, it should be replaced. This can happen sooner, of course, once the first teeth appear. Replace it to ensure your child's safety and the teether's effectiveness.
Orders
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If you wish to make a change to your order, please contact our team. We are available on +48 784 691 129 or by email at hello@luukids.com. However, please note that if the order has already been prepared for shipment, we will not be able to make any changes.
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We encourage you to contact us to combine orders. You can do this by calling +48 784 691 129 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. or by emailing hello@luukids.com (we suggest phone contact for a quick response).
If any of the orders have already been prepared for shipment, it will not be possible to combine them.
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Of course! If you want the purchased products to be gift-wrapped, simply add a note to that effect when placing your order. The service is free.
Delivery
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All orders placed and paid for before 12:00 are shipped the same business day. Orders placed after 12:00 are shipped the next business day.
Once your shipment has been sent, you will receive an email from us with a link to track your order. -
We make every effort to ensure that our shipments are always complete and in accordance with orders. In case of any discrepancies, please contact us by email at hello@luukids.com.
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If the package has already been collected from us by the courier, delivery in Poland usually takes place within one business day. In exceptional cases, the delivery time may be extended to two business days.
In the rest of European countries delivery may take up to five business days.
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In case of visual damage to the package (e.g., dents, tears, damage to the carton), it is necessary to document the damage and draw up a damage report in the presence of the courier.
If it was not possible to draw up a report on the spot, we encourage you to contact the courier:
DHL, phone number +48 42 634 53 45,
InPost, phone number +48 722 444 000 and +48 746 600 000, or via the website https://inpost.pl/protokol.
The next step is to contact us immediately at hello@luukids.com so that we can file a complaint with the carrier. These actions are crucial for the compensation process. -
If your order is not delivered within the expected time or is lost, please contact us immediately by email at hello@luukids.com. We will do our best to resolve the problem quickly and deliver the products.
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We strive to ensure that all shipments are accurately completed. However, if you receive a discrepancy in your order, please contact us immediately at hello@luukids.com.
Payments
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We accept many payment methods, including instant transfer, BLIK, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPo, credit card transactions, and traditional bank transfer. We also offer cash on delivery.
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To receive a VAT invoice, please fill in the company's NIP number field when placing your order. In case of any questions, our customer service team is available at +48 784 691 129 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or by email hello@luukids.com.
Returns and Exchanges
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We provide the possibility of returning an unpacked product within 14 days of receiving it, provided that the product has not been used and is in an undamaged condition, including labels and original packaging. We encourage you to fill out our return form and include it with your return shipment or send it by email.
In order to process the return smoothly, please include information identifying the order (return form/order number/buyer's data) with the shipment.
Return address:
LUU Kids
ul. Graniczna 77C
05-420 Józefów
+48 784 691 129
hello@luukids.com
Please note that the return is at the sender's expense. Unfortunately, we do not accept packages sent back through parcel lockers, collection points, or the post office. We recommend keeping the proof of shipment until the return process is complete.
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The return form is available here. We recommend filling it out electronically or by hand and attaching it to the return package or sending it to our email address hello@luukids.com. Please do not forget to include order information with the package.
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Exchanges at LUU Kids store take place through the return process and the placement of a new order.
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You have the right to withdraw from the sales contract within 14 days of receiving the order.
Complaints
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In case of a complaint, please fill out the complaint form available here and provide us with proof of purchase and photos documenting the product defect. Our team will process the complaint immediately, no later than 14 days.
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At first, we ask you to send us a completed complaint form along with photos showing the defect. Then, our team will immediately assess whether it is necessary to return the product to us.
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We will do our best to respond to your complaint as soon as possible, but we guarantee that we will do so no later than 14 days from the date of receipt.
