If you are breastfeeding, we suggest staying with the Natural First Flow teat because it is designed to match the flow rate of the mother. sometimes its taking him ages to finish a bottle (an hour and 10 minutes for 5oz lastnight) but sometimes he guzzles it down no problem so i just dont know what to think! Our Closer to Nature® teats are made from a very sensitive soft silicone, therefore they may reform when not in use for long periods of time, for example, when in storage. Additional teats of various sizes (all sold separately) allow mothers to simply swap to their choice of teats for baby’s perfect feed as time goes by. Simply assemble the teat into the collar and your Hegen bottle instantly becomes a feeding lid for baby. my LO is 12 weeks old and is still on size 1 teats. how am i supposed to know when to change them, i have the 2s in the cupboard just dont know if i should or not!

The MAM Skin Soft Teat has all the advantages of standard silicone - the clear material looks hygienic, it's odourless and tasteless and it doesn't age. It is extra soft thanks to technology designed by the MAM Design Studio for MAM baby feeding bottles. Babies love the smart Skin Soft Teat because it feels so soft and familiar, just like a mother's skin. This makes the switch between bottle and breast especially easy, so babies are able to relax from day one. Thats why all MAM silicone soothers, bottles and nipple shields (for short-term breastfeeding help) are equipped with the Skin Soft Teat. Hi I moved Hayden to the Tommee Tippee Variflow at 6 weeks - basically he then controls the speed and volume of milk in each gulp - it took him a couple of days to get used to them (milky face due to being greedy and not realising so much would come out) but he is great with them now and no need to move him to another set at a later date NCT advice says: "Once they’re older and used to bottle-feeding, you could move to a medium flow. Just follow your baby’s lead to see what teat is right for them. Some babies prefer to stay on the slow flow teats for many months. You can also buy variflow teats where the flow rate can be varied." Teats take quite a lot of hammering from little gums and teeth, so they need to be changed regularly. We recommend replacing teats every 2-months or at the first sign of any damage or weakness. Mothers can help relieve their baby’s reflux without medication by using suitable bottles and teats. The best bottles for reflux are airless bottles. They are specially designed to reduce the amount of air that gets into the formula or breast milk (the leading cause of reflux in infants).

Do not store or leave in direct sunlight or near a source of heat or leave in disinfectant (“Sterilising Solution”) for longer than recommended, as this may weaken the teat. Not suitable for use in a conventional oven or a combination microwave oven with the grill feature switched on. Tip: Press on all 4 sides to ensure Teat is fully secured. Place on the Transparent Cover for hygiene purposes. Then the same happened again and I thought to try a number 3.. Couldn't believe she needed that so young but it suited her better. The first few days were a little hit and miss with the new teat. But she soon got used to the faster flow.

When you notice any of the signs listed above, it is advised you change the nipple to a medium flow teat. Teat Size for a Reflux Baby Im using avent ones, do you have any recommendations? As teats can be all different sizes like avent teats are wide. https://www.nct.org.uk/baby-toddler/feeding/practical-tips/what-bottles-and-teats-do-you-need-for-babiesShe is 15 weeks old today and still breastfeeds every other feed, so do I need to change to the medium flow teats now? Just wondering how old your lo was when you switched their teats from slow flow to medium flow teats? Can't find out anywhere and don't know what signs to look for in my baby. I was thinking that she might want a better flow as she seems to fuss over her bottle more than usual but am worried that the medium flow might be too fast and give her wind/tummy ache? Anyone have any clues? It would seem that being guided by your baby is the way forward in this instance. According to the NCT (National Childbirth Trust), slow flow teats are the best option when babies are newborn and still learning to feed, but you can move on to a medium flow teat once your little one is used to bottle-feeding. They say: The built-in anti-colic air vent reduces unwanted air intake and prevents bubbling of milk, saving precious nutrients from oxidation. Hence for a windy baby, ensure such baby is using an appropriate teat. the ideal teat for a windy baby is the size two teat Can the wrong size teat cause wind?

However, most mothers often face the challenge of not knowing the right time to change their baby’s teat. The following are signs that indicate the teat is too slow for the baby or signs that shows a baby needs a faster flow teat. It was something that hadn't occured to me to change. He's been on the same teats since he was born!! bless him. You will have noticed a small tent like vent on the inside of the teat; this should have a small slit along it, which allows the air to flow through the bottle. If this valve reseals, it will cause the teat to collapse during a feed.

Above are the signs baby needs faster flow teat. Babies usually start on a slow teat, but they move to a faster teat as time goes on. However, the question that bothers the mother is, ‘when do I know my baby is not comfortable with the teat he is using?’ Are you searching for signs that show a baby needs faster flow teat? Feeding is sometimes difficult for some babies. This situation is usually temporary. The first thing to do is observe your baby and find out their temperament when eating. This would go a long way in helping you know when your baby’s teat needs to be changed. Follow your baby’s lead to see what teat is right for them. Some babies prefer to stay on the slow flow teats for many months. You can also buy variflow teats where the flow rate can be varied.' Don’t worry though, as the teats are still perfectly safe to use, they just look a little different to the norm.