Pacifiers
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that Pass all TestsThe terrifying thought of a baby choking on a defective pacifier must have passed through the mind of many a parent when reading about the Health Canada's pacifier recall (1). In January of this year, Health Canada announced a list of 39 pacifiers that do not meet the mechanical requirements as set out in the Pacifiers Regulations. Shockingly, many of these pacifiers were inadequately tested when it was discovered that test requirements set 20 years ago were not being enforced. Fortunately no reported deaths or injuries have been linked to the recall.
INFACT Canada member, Janet Zablocki, let Toronto Star readers know about the perfect pacifier. She writes (2),
I was relieved to read that the pacifiers I used for my babies were not on the recall list issued by Health Canada. I won't have to return them to the store because I never threw out the packaging. They never needed to be checked for cracks, changes in colour or texture, stickiness or tears. I never had to tie them around the baby's neck so he would not loose them. I never had to worry they would strangle the baby. I never had to examine them by giving a strong tug to make sure they were firmly attached. I didn't need to throw them away after 2 months of use. They never saw the light of a landfill site nor used up natural resources. In fact I used them for many months and even reused them for the next baby two years later. My brand was nature's perfect pacifier, my breasts. An added bonus for my babies was a drink of warm mother's milk to soothe and comfort. No matter how hard you search you won't find this brand on the list.