The present disclosure provides a method for producing a customised teat product for a subject, the method includes the initial step of performing a 3D scan of at least a nipple region of the subject's breast to create a 3D model of the nipple region. In the next step, a 3D product model for a teat product is created, incorporating a teat that corresponds in shape to at least the nipple region of the subject, based on the 3D model of the nipple region. In the final step, a physical teat product is generated based on the 3D product model using an additive or subtractive manufacturing apparatus.

A pacifier and a method of making a pacifier. Two or more separate silicone-based materials are joined together with a compression mold such that the pacifier defines a unitary structure where gaps and related crevices associated with multi-piece pacifier construction are avoided while still permitting artwork, differing colors or other aesthetically-pleasing indicia. In one form, one grade of silicon may be utilized in a region of the pacifier that is placed within a baby's or child's mouth, while another grade of silicone material may be used in a region of the pacifier that is not normally associated with placement within a baby's or child's mouth. The aesthetically-pleasing indicia that is formed in or on the pacifier is achieved without recourse to painting, labels, appliques, embossing, decals, stickers or other affixable or markable medium.

A method of making an insert for a substantially solid cylindrical article that is constructed from a highly elastic material and braided fiber forming a mesh of very specific geometry, which supports any application that requires protection from cutting, puncture or similar damage while preserving high deformability of the article, particularly radial compressibility and/or axial elongation.

An artificial nipple is formed of an elastomeric polymer by use of 3D printing after imaging of a mother's breast in an active state of lactation. The artificial nipple used as an attachment to a baby bottle or as the nipple component of a pacifier. Use of an artificial nipple formed in this manner mitigates a problem with nipple confusion, as may otherwise manifest in newborn offspring.

An artificial nipple is formed of an elastomeric polymer by use of 3D printing after imaging of a mother's breast in an active state of lactation. The artificial nipple used as an attachment to a baby bottle or as the nipple component of a pacifier. Use of an artificial nipple formed in this manner mitigates a problem with nipple confusion, as may otherwise manifest in newborn offspring.

Embodiments relate to a baby bottle having a nipple with enhanced resilience against flexing of its body during bottle-feeding use. The nipple has ribs extending in a slanted direction on its inner surface to enhance its elastic recovery elongation or contraction during a bottle-feeding cycle. Some of the ribs may extend into an elongated tip of the nipple to enhance the recovery of the elongated tip from its collapse or compression. The ribs enable the nipple to remain thin while providing sufficient elasticity so that the nipple has a desirable tactile feel while supporting a natural bottle-feeding action. Embodiments also relate to a container of the baby bottle having a rigid cylinder and a resilient body secured to the rigid cylinder. The rigid cylinder has a structure to secure the resilient body formed onto the rigid cylinder by an injection molding process.

A pacifier may include a frame and a mouth shield secured to the frame at least partially by an overmold. An interface between the mouth shield and the frame may be continuous. A method for making a pacifier may include securing a frame in a shield mold defining a mouth shield cavity. The method may further include introducing a curable precursor material into the shield mold. The method may further include overmolding at least a portion of the curable material across at least a portion of the frame in the mold. The method may further include allowing the curable material to cure in the mouth shield cavity into a mouth shield at least partially secured to the frame by an overmold. An interface between the mouth shield and the frame may be continuous.

A method for fabricating a pacifier having surface features replicating those of a nursing mother's nipple, wherein the nipple has a length, the method including steps of utilizing the nursing mother's nipple as a positive mold to cast a first negative mold; utilizing the first negative mold to cast a replica of the nursing mother's nipple; modifying the replica of the nursing mother's nipple so that said replica has a length greater than that of the nursing mother's nipple; utilizing the modified replica of the nursing mother's nipple as a second positive mold to cast a second negative mold; and utilizing the second negative mold to cast an extended length replica of the nursing mother's nipple.