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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. Inspect before each use and pull the feeding teat in all directions. Throw away at the first signs of damage or weakness. 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?
She is 15 weeks old today and still breastfeeds every other feed, so do I need to change to the medium flow teats now?
When should I change bottle teat size?
If you are mixed feeding (feeding from both bottle and breast) it may help to choose a teat that will encourage your baby to open their mouth wide and take in the whole teat rather than just the tip. Those with a medium wide base and a short to medium nipple length encourage babies to open their mouth wide and cup their tongue around the teat (Pearson-Glaze 2019, Bahr 2010). This article describes it well. When should I change bottle teat size? It’s also recommended that babies stop drinking from bottles with teats by the time they are one year old as drinking through a teat leaves the teeth coated in milk and can lead to tooth decay (NHS Choices, 2015; Oral Health Foundation, 2017). Read more about this here. The valve will work wherever it’s positioned but the best place for the valve is at the top, near your baby's nose. Just to showcase how much flow rate varies by manufacturer, here is a guide to some of the bigger brands teat flows.
You are likely to change your baby’s teat size every two to three months. But that’s just a rough guide, and some babies may want a faster flow earlier than others.Pearson-Glaze (2019) Best bottle for a breastfed baby, Available at https://breastfeeding.support/best-bottle-breastfed-baby/ [Accessed 4 December 2021] 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 The built-in anti-colic air vent reduces unwanted air intake and prevents bubbling of milk, saving precious nutrients from oxidation. If your maternity unit is not yet on this list, you can speak to their infant feeding lead or call the NCT infant feeding support line on 0300 330 0700. What size bottle will my baby need?
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