How to help your baby accept the Nuckly at their own pace

Every baby is unique – and so is the way they come to accept a Nuckly.

This guide walks you through it step by step, gently introducing your baby to the Nuckly – with trust, patience and time.

Midwife showing in a video how to help a baby accept the Nuckly

Midwife tip

How acceptance works – explained by our midwife

In this short video she shows you the most important tricks that really work.

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In 9 steps

Your path to relaxed acceptance

Jump straight to the step that fits where you are right now.

1The right moment matters most
2Create closeness & comfort
3Offer the Nuckly gently – without pressure
4Support the natural sucking motion
5Let your baby explore and decide
6Be patient – every baby has its own pace
7Nuckly alongside breastfeeding or bottle
8Hygiene & safety
9Calm and trust are contagious

Step 1 of 9

The right moment matters most

It works best to offer the Nuckly when your baby is:

calm and relaxed
not very hungry or overtired
looking for closeness and comfort

Tip: A content baby is far more open to new experiences.

Baby held close to the mother, safe in her arms

Step 2 of 9

Create closeness & comfort

For the first attempt, hold your baby:

in your arms
close to your body
in a familiar position, e.g. similar to breastfeeding

Your voice, your heartbeat and your warmth create security – and exactly that calm passes on to your baby.

Nuckly being brought gently to the lips of a baby

Step 3 of 9

Offer the Nuckly gently – without pressure

Bring the Nuckly slowly towards your baby’s lips:

gently touch the lips or cheek
wait until your baby opens their mouth
let your baby decide

Important: Never push it in. Trust grows without force.

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Step 4 of 9

Support the natural sucking motion

Once your baby has the Nuckly in their mouth:

hold it loosely and without pressure
tiny movements can trigger the sucking reflex
calmly watch how your baby responds

Many babies start sucking all by themselves after a short while.

Baby grasping the Nuckly with its own hand

Step 5 of 9

Let your baby explore and decide

The Nuckly was deliberately designed so babies can grasp and explore it on their own.

pick it up by themselves
touch it, turn it, get to know it
build trust – entirely without pressure

Our tip: Place the Nuckly next to your baby, for example on the play mat, and simply let them get to know it first.

Step 6 of 9

Be patient – every baby has its own pace

Some babies need:

several short attempts
different times of day
simply a little more time

Patience and repetition often work wonders.

Nuckly after breastfeeding or the bottle

Step 7 of 9

Nuckly alongside breastfeeding or bottle

The Nuckly is often accepted particularly well:

after breastfeeding
after the bottle
whenever your baby is looking for closeness

That way your baby links the Nuckly with relaxation and security.

Step 8 of 9

Hygiene & safety

Please make sure to:

clean the Nuckly thoroughly before first use
check it regularly
replace it as soon as you see any damage

That keeps every soothing moment safe and carefree.

Calm, relaxed moment between mother and baby

Step 9 of 9

Calm and trust are contagious

Babies sense very precisely how we feel. Stay calm, relaxed and positive – that mood gives your baby security.

Sometimes it simply takes a little time.

Finally

Our conclusion

The Nuckly helps babies build trust at their own pace. Thanks to its natural shape, the integrated handle and its self-directed approach, your baby gets to decide when and how to use the Nuckly.

With patience, closeness and trust, you create the very best conditions for that.

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