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der Schnuller (-)
der Babyschnuller (-)
   (baby’s) pacifier, baby-soother, dummy (Br.); nipple (on bottle)

Öko-Test nimmt Silikon- und Latex-Schnuller unter die Lupe.
Öko-Test [Eco-Test magazine] takes a close look at silicon and latex pacifiers.
Viele Babyschnuller sind mit hormonell wirksamen Chemikalien belastet.
Many baby pacifiers are contaminated with hormonally active chemicals.

Related:
besänftigen to calm, pacify
beruhigen to calm, pacify
schnullen (an) (dat.) suck (on); smooch, kiss (Austrian)

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