Why are Avent teats and soothers made of silicon instead of latex?

The advantages of Silicone compared to Latex:

Highly transparent, for a natural and hygienic aspect
Suitable for people with a latex allergy
Silicone rubber is more durable than latex rubber
Sturdy - hard for baby to bite through
Tasteless and odourless - makes breast feeding compatibility easier. Latex smells and tastes of rubber, and can cause the baby to reject mum's breast
Can be sterilised using boiling water, steam or cold water method
Microwave resistant and dishwasher-proof

The information on this page applies to the following models: SCF349/55, SCF087/17, SCF087/16. Click here to show more product numbers ›

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