“If the baby has a pacifier, I want one again!”
A classic in many families: the older sibling has just managed to say goodbye to the pacifier – a real milestone. But no sooner has this been achieved than a little baby moves in … with a pacifier in their mouth, of course. The reaction is often quite clear:
“I want one again too!”
What looks like a relapse is often actually a sign that your child is processing a lot at the moment – and is wondering why the baby is allowed to have something that it is no longer “supposed” to have. This is exactly where the STOPPi® comes into play. The tooth-friendly weaning teat can help to lovingly resolve this emotional challenge – without any frustration or tears.
The STOPPi® as a “big child solution”
The STOPPi® offers a gentle solution that is suitable for everyday use. Developed for children from around 2 years of age, it replaces the classic soother – but is visually and tactilely familiar enough to be accepted by the child.
What makes it special:
No teat between the teeth: The incisors remain free – this prevents misaligned teeth.
Soft silicone splint: lies gently between the lips and rows of teeth.
Lateral support: Two small bites for the milk molars provide stability.
Gentle reduction of the need to suckle: The STOPPi® simulates the familiar feeling without over-activating the reward center in the brain – this makes it easier to let go.
With the STOPPi® you also need to worry less about “becoming addicted”. The weaning teat is a temporary solution and is not harmful to the teeth. The need to suck naturally decreases with the STOPPi®.
Tooth-friendly weaning
Extra soft bite for the molars
Space for the natural position of the incisors
The splint lies in front of the teeth
Early weaning with the STOPPi® can prevent malocclusions and jaw anomalies and contribute to the self-healing of changes that have already occurred.
Why the STOPPi® is particularly helpful for siblings
Especially if the “normal” soother remains present in the house – for the younger sibling, for example – a clear, positive replacement is enormously helpful for the older child. That’s why the STOPPi® helps to wean off the soother.
Familiar feeling
Familiar and yet different: The STOPPi® looks similar to a pacifier, but is not harmful to teeth and gradually reduces the need to suck
Strengthening the self-image
Instead of feeling left out, your child gets something of their own - something for grown-ups.
Tooth-friendly design
Unlike a normal pacifier, there is no pressure on the incisors and jaw - misalignments are avoided or can even regress.
Tip: Make the STOPPi® a special “big sibling thing”
Children love rituals. Use this impulse:
Festive handover: Hand over the STOPPi® in a small moment that belongs only to your older child – perhaps together with a picture book or cuddly toy.
Associate it with pride: “It’s only for big ones who can almost manage without a pacifier.”
Incorporate it into your everyday life: For example, to fall asleep or in stressful moments – but not permanently.
This means that the STOPPi® is not just a replacement – but a visible sign of a new stage in life.
The STOPPi® is more than just a product – it is a small bridge between the worlds: Between being a baby and “I’m already big”. Especially for siblings, it can help to make a conciliatory, child-friendly farewell to the soother. Without pressure, but with smart support – for the teeth, development and family feeling.
And sometimes that’s the difference that counts.
Tooth-friendly weaning
With the STOPPi®
Weaning with the STOPPi® can prevent misaligned teeth and jaw anomalies and contribute to the self-healing of changes that have already occurred.
