If you've been searching for a newborn dummy and came across the Jollypop, you're clearly doing your research — and that's a great sign. Caring about what goes in your baby's mouth matters. So does caring about what that product leaves behind on the planet.
We're Hevea — a Danish baby brand founded in Copenhagen in 2008, now brought to Australian families through Hevea Australia, the brand's official authorised distributor here. We make pacifiers from a single, pure material: 100% natural rubber from the Hevea brasiliensis tree. If you're weighing up your options, here's what we think is worth knowing.
Silicone vs. Natural Rubber — What's Actually in Your Baby's Dummy?
The Jollypop is made from 100% medical-grade silicone — a safe, widely used synthetic material. It's soft, easy to clean, and free from BPA, latex and phthalates. For hospital settings where durability and standardisation matter, it makes sense.
But silicone is still a synthetic, plastic-derived material. It doesn't biodegrade. When a silicone dummy reaches the end of its life, it will outlast everyone in your family by centuries.
Hevea newborn dummies are made from natural rubber — a renewable, plant-based material that is genuinely biodegradable. Our dummies are one-piece by design, just like the Jollypop, which means no joints, no crevices, and nothing to come apart. But ours are crafted from a single material that comes from the earth and can return to it.
Want to understand why that matters for your baby's daily routine? Our Why Natural Rubber page covers it in full.
COMPARISON TABLE (Insert after the "Silicone vs. Natural Rubber" section)
| Hevea Natural Rubber Dummy | Jollypop Silicone Dummy | |
|---|---|---|
| Material | 100% natural rubber (plant-based) | 100% medical-grade silicone (synthetic) |
| Construction | One-piece | One-piece |
| Biodegradable | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Plastic-free packaging | ✅ Yes | ❌ No (individual poly bags) |
| Australian certification | ✅ AS 2432 | ✅ TGA listed |
| European certification | ✅ EN 1400 | ❌ Not listed |
| BPA / phthalate free | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Latex free | ❌ Contains natural latex | ✅ Yes |
| Pesticide-free sourcing | ✅ Yes | Not specified |
| Plastic-free brand | ✅ Full range | ❌ Plastic packaging used |
| Tree planted per order | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Available in Australia | ✅ heveaplanet.com.au | ✅ atris.com.au |
Note on latex: Hevea dummies are made from natural rubber latex. If your baby has a known or suspected latex allergy, please consult your paediatrician before use. The vast majority of babies tolerate natural rubber without any issue.
What Does "Natural Rubber" Actually Mean?
Natural rubber is harvested as latex from the Hevea brasiliensis tree. It's a renewable resource that has been used safely for babies for generations, long before synthetic alternatives existed. Unlike silicone, it requires no petrochemical processing and breaks down naturally at end of life.
Hevea's rubber plantations are managed sustainably — supporting biodiversity, preventing soil erosion, and actively contributing to carbon capture. You can read the full story in From Plantation to Product, which traces how our rubber goes from tree to finished dummy.
The Raising Children Network — Australia's government-funded parenting resource — recommends one-piece dummy construction to minimise hygiene risks and reduce the risk of small parts separating. It's a design principle Hevea has built around from the very beginning.
Certified Safe for Australian Babies
One of the reasons the Jollypop has strong credibility is its safety documentation — TGA listed and compliant with US CPSC standards. We approach certification the same way.
Hevea dummies are certified to AS 2432 — the Australian Standard specifically for pacifiers — as well as the EN 1400 European standard. Our natural rubber is sourced from farms that use no pesticides or chemical fertilisers, and every dummy is free from synthetic chemicals, coatings and additives.
You can review our full safety approach on the Quality & Safety page.
Zero Plastic Packaging
The Jollypop comes packaged in individual poly bags — practical for hospital supply chains, but for everyday family purchases, that's more single-use plastic going to landfill with every order.
Hevea uses 100% plastic-free packaging. Recycled cardboard, no plastic film, no unnecessary wrapping. From the product to the box it arrives in, plastic has been removed at every step.
Our blog post on sustainable baby products and pacifier choice explains the broader environmental picture if you want to understand how everyday parenting decisions add up.
For a broader view on why this matters, the World Wildlife Fund Australia has useful resources on reducing single-use plastic in household consumption — relevant reading if you're trying to build a lower-waste home for your family.
What Happens When Your Baby Is Done With It?
We recommend replacing your baby's dummy every 3 months, just as Jollypop does. But what happens to the old one?
With a silicone dummy, it goes in the bin — and stays in the environment indefinitely. Silicone does not biodegrade.
With a Hevea dummy, natural rubber returns to the earth over time. We're also committed to responsible product end-of-life, and with every order placed through Hevea Australia, a tree is planted — a small but meaningful contribution to the kind of world your baby is growing up in.
Made for Real Newborns, Shaped by Real Experience
Hevea was founded by Terese, a Danish mother who wanted a natural alternative to plastic baby products for her own daughter. That founding intention — making products you'd genuinely feel good about giving your child — is still at the centre of everything.
The cherry-round nipple shape we use is widely accepted by parents and lactation consultants as a comfortable, non-intrusive design. The shield is soft, flexible and curved to sit gently against your newborn's face. Not sure which shape suits your baby? Our Dummy Guide walks through the differences between our round, orthodontic and symmetrical styles, with guidance on age and fit. We also have a Care Instructions page covering everything you need to know about cleaning and sterilising your dummy safely.
Shop Hevea in Australia
Hevea Australia stocks the complete range — newborn dummies, dummies for 3–36 months, teething toys, feeding products and bath time essentials — with Australia-wide shipping and free delivery on orders over $90.
If you came here looking for the Jollypop dummy and found us instead, we hope this gives you a clear picture of what Hevea offers. Different philosophy, same commitment to your baby's wellbeing — with a little more thought for the world they're growing up in.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is natural rubber safe for newborns? Yes. Natural rubber has been used in baby products for well over a century and is widely regarded as one of the safest materials for products that contact a baby's mouth. Hevea's natural rubber is sourced from pesticide-free plantations and is free from synthetic chemicals, BPA, PVC and phthalates. All Hevea dummies are certified to AS 2432 (Australia) and EN 1400 (Europe). You can read more on our Quality & Safety page.
What's the difference between Hevea's dummy shapes? Hevea offers three nipple shapes to suit different babies. The round (cherry) shape is the most traditional and is what most newborns take to easily. The orthodontic shape is flattened on one side and designed to support jaw development. The symmetrical shape works the same way regardless of which way it's oriented in baby's mouth. Our Dummy Guide covers each in detail.
Can I use a Hevea dummy if I'm breastfeeding? Many breastfeeding parents use Hevea dummies without issue. The round nipple shape is often cited by lactation consultants as the least likely to cause nipple confusion compared to flat or elongated shapes. That said, most health guidelines suggest waiting until breastfeeding is well established — usually around 4–6 weeks — before introducing any dummy. The Raising Children Network has solid guidance on this.
How do I clean and sterilise a Hevea dummy? Hevea dummies can be boiled, sterilised in a home steriliser, or washed in the top rack of a dishwasher. Always inspect the dummy before each use and replace every 3 months or sooner if you notice any deterioration. Full instructions are on our Care Instructions page.
Does Hevea ship across Australia? Yes — we ship Australia-wide, with free shipping on orders over $90. Head to our shipping page for full details.
What happens to the dummy when my baby no longer needs it? Unlike silicone, natural rubber is biodegradable. Hevea's packaging is also 100% plastic-free and recyclable, so from product to packaging, there's no plastic waste. Every order through Hevea Australia also plants a tree. Read more about our environmental approach in Sustainable Baby Products: Making an Environmental Impact with Your Pacifier Choice.
Is Hevea the same as the Jollypop dummy? No — they're completely different products from different brands. The Jollypop is a silicone dummy made in the USA, widely used in Australian hospitals. Hevea is a Danish brand making natural rubber dummies for families who want a plant-based, biodegradable alternative. Both are one-piece and both are safe — the difference is in the material philosophy and environmental footprint.
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