Eltern, welche sich nicht sicher sind, um welche Schnullerclips es sich handelt, fragen am besten im Fachgeschäft nach oder informieren sich über das Internet. Jeder Schnullerclip, der im Handel bestellbar ist, trägt im Übrigen einen entsprechenden Hinweis über die Sicherheit. Die beiden Normen, welche die Bezeichnungen EN 12586 und EN 71-1 tragen, beurteilen die Schnullerclips auf folgende Art und Weise. EN 71-1 stellt bei den Schnullerclips die folgenden Probleme fest: Aufgrund der geometrischen Form des Clips kann es bei einem Eindringen des Fremdkörpers in den Mund und Rachen des Kindes zu Verletzungen oder einem Brechreiz kommen. Kinder unter 10 Monaten, die in der Regel in dem Alter noch nicht selbstständig sitzen können, sind in diesem Fall einer erhöhten Erstickungsgefahr ausgesetzt, falls sie aus Versehen nach vorn fallen. Die Richtlinie EN 121586 sieht bei der Verwendung der Schnullerclips ebenfalls das Problem, dass mit dem Eindringen des Gegenstands in den Mund des Kindes eine Verletzungsgefahr gegeben ist. Es kann zu einem "Im-Mund-Steckenbleiben" des Schnullerclips kommen.

Only the ventilation holes on the clips can reduce the risk of suction in the pharynx. The experts see another problem in the rigidity of the fastening clip. If a child falls forward while sitting and has the fastener in his or her mouth, in extreme cases it can block the child's airways or even cause bruising or injury to the throat. Parents should therefore inform themselves in detail before buying or inform friends and family of this problem if the dummy chains with clip are to be a gift for the birth.

Eine wunderbare Bastelidee: Dummy holder selbst basteln

Like many other things, dummy chains can be made by yourself. This makes it possible for parents or even friends to create a real unique specimen that will never be seen again. Especially when it comes to your own offspring, it must always be something special. In addition, parents have the possibility to personalize the pacifier chain by making it themselves. This means that the pacifier chain bears the child's name, which makes it impossible to confuse them in the playground or in the day group.

A wide range of accessories for handicrafts can be purchased in handicraft shops and on the Internet. Depending on taste, beads or figures can be used for the pacifier chain, different fabrics can be used or even different natural materials can be used. Which craft materials are used naturally depends on personal taste. For the production of a dummy chain, by the way, there are also some things to consider in the area of safety. For example, the chain must not be longer than 22 cm. The clip is not included in the length of the dummy chain. For the end of the dummy chain a so-called safety bead should be used, because the end of the cord is placed in it. Once the material for the pacifier chain has been procured, work can begin.

First the different materials are placed on the table so that nothing is forgotten when working. If you want to work with motif or wooden beads, sort them on the table in such a way that the desired pattern can be threaded on at the end. At the end is a safety bead that makes the used thread disappear. At the other end of the dummy chain comes the dummy chain clip after completion. An alternative method of manufacturing dummy chains is sewing with a sewing machine. With this handicraft method the pacifier chain is manufactured in the form of a narrow fabric band.

According to taste, small figures can be sewn onto the fabric ribbons. Several fabric bands look very decorative, which are twisted into each other and then sewn on both sides. If you are unsure when doing handicrafts or when sewing the dummy chains, you can get handicraft instructions in shops or on the Internet. Many handicraft instructions are even free of charge today and are simply downloaded and printed out. By the way, homemade Schuller chains are very welcome as a gift for young parents, because they pass on something very individual. Therefore, you should always give a personally manufactured dummy chain as a gift with some skill.