Before the bottle is placed in the water bath or the bottle warmer, the sealing cap is always removed. The contents of the bottle must not boil – so do not pour any boiling liquids into it! To some babies, yes teat size matters. This is because the size and flow rate of different sized teats might not always suit your baby’s feeding habits. But it’s pretty common for a baby to be perfectly content with one teat size the whole time they’re bottle feeding, but the flow rate will need to change over time as they develop. All Tommee Tippee teats are the same size, but with different flow options. Can a faster flow teat make reflux worse? Perfect from newborn, our baby bottles help parents build a bond with their baby when bottle-feeding. Safety is our number one priority for your family, and our bottles are easy to assemble, leak-proof, shatterproof, are BPA and BPS free and are manufactured in the EU.

Most baby bottles offer varying teat levels for different age ranges (usually slow flow for 0+ months, medium flow for 3+ months, and fast flow for 6+ months), meaning you can approximately judge which teat size might be the best based on your baby’s age. With newborns, especially premature babies, the teat flow rate can actually be faster than your infant can tolerate. If your baby is exhibiting any of these signs while eating, you may want to try a slower flow (lower level) teat: I noticed with both teats and breast pump parts, such as filters, how the plastic seems to just degrade over time.As a baby’s feeding develops and they are taking a longer time feeding from a Level 1 teat, many parents choose to move up to a Level 2 teat. Yes. Thanks to their patented valve, the MAM drinking cups always remain leaktight when they should. At the same time, babies can drink from them with ease.

Knowing when to move to the next teat level is an important – and sometimes confusing – part of a comfortable and happy feeding experience for you and your baby. What is Colic? Colic causes are common when a baby swallows too much air during the feeding process. If your baby seems unsettled after their feeds, our anti-colic baby feeding bottles reduces baby colic by up to 80%**. The MAM Easy Start Anti-Colic bottles feature a vented base to reduce the air intake during feeds. If you’re unsure if they’re ready, rest assured there’s no exact science to when it’s time to change up the flow rate on your baby’s bottle. The self-sterilising function of the Easy Start™ Anti-Colic is proven to be effective for killing common household germs and bacteria. This method is completely sufficient and safe. For the best results, please follow all instructions carefully and use only as directed. If you’re wondering whether you should change the teat flow, this gives you a rough guide of flow speed by age: Flow rate

How do I know when to change bottle teat size?

Appropriate if your child has shown consistent feeding with no difficulties and is taking larger amounts at the breast and bottle. Step 3: Place the screw ring with teat in the bottle base. Place the bottle body on it (optionally screw in slightly to avoid pouring out hot water by removing the bottle from microwave). Place the protective cap on top. Variable – features an adjustable flow rate that can be change between 1 and 3 by turning the bottle. It’s best to replace teats at regular intervals – at least every two to three months – as washing and sterilising will wear on the material.

Hi all, just wondering if any MAM users LO are still on teat size 2 this old? I tried her with size 3 about a month ago and it was still too fast.....If you’re considering changing the flow of teats before your baby shows signs of being ready, there’s no harm in giving it a go. He began grunting during bottlesI thought it was because he was windy, so I’d stop and burp him, but now I realise it’s because he was getting frustrated that his milk wasn’t coming fast enough. When to change teat size?

The MAM Baby range features four different flow sizes for teats. Confusingly their final size is called Size x, not size 4, and is an extra fast flow according to the manufacturer.

Can a faster flow teat make reflux worse?

You almost don’t notice how much a teat can have become worn until you switch to a brand new one and feel the difference. Final thoughts on changing flow speeds As a parent your little one's health and safety is no doubt of paramount importance and it can often seem like there's so much to worry about - but with our easy to use bottle sterilisers you'll have total peace of mind that your baby's bottles are completely clean and germ-free. Meanwhile, our baby bottle warmers will take the guesswork out of getting your baby's bottle to the perfect temperature.