A pacifier (1) for premature babies, comprising a shield (2, 2a) on which a nipple (3) as well as, preferably, a grip (4) is provided, and which has at least one recess for the nose, wherein the shield (2, 2a) includes severable portions (6, 6a, 6b) which can be severed at pre-determined severing sites (5, 5a, 5b, 5c) defined as weakened sites or markings.