Pigeon Silicone Pacifier Step 3 ( 8 Months And Up ) supports the babies to have a natural suck. The pacifiers satisfy their needs and soothe their emotions. Apart from that, pacifiers also help babies to learn nasal breathing. When babies begin to wean and talk, they tend to breathe through their mouths. Unlike the nose, the mouth is not able to filter or humidify the air, which means the dust and infections can enter the mouth, affecting babies immunity directly. Also, the pacifiers thus promote natural nasal breathing, which helps to reduce the possibility of infection through mouth-breathing. It also promotes nasal breathing and the thin lip contact area promotes the healthy development of teeth. It perfectly fits the mouth of a teething baby and the snug-fitting shield conforms to the international safety standards. The soft tip underneath and firm tip on top facilitates the babys natural sucking reflex action activates the brain. It exudes a psychological stabilising effect and the breather holes on the shield for safety