Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Baby Bottle Teats, Breast-Like, Anti-Colic Valve, Soft Silicone, Medium-Flow, 3m+, Pack of 2

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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 Big teats make excess milk flow into the baby’s mouth. To prevent choking, the baby spits out the milk. There are two reasons why a teat will collapse, one is an indication that your baby is ready for a faster flowing teat, or that the valve has reformed within the teat.

Don’t worry though, as the teats are still perfectly safe to use, they just look a little different to the norm. I found he had far less wind with a faster flow. I was nervous about changing as he was younger than the age states on the size 2.The Newborn teat (with the number 1 on the teat) is recommended for babies of 0+ months old that are breastfed and bottle-fed. 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." The Slow Flow teat (with the number 2 on the teat) is recommended for babies of 1+ months old that are breastfed and bottle-fed. 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.' For babies who will be fed with anti-reflux formula, a single hole, fast flow Is ideal. Can a Fast Flow Teat Cause Wind?

https://www.nct.org.uk/baby-toddler/feeding/practical-tips/what-bottles-and-teats-do-you-need-for-babies 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?

I'm just weaning my LO from breastfeeding onto bottles and it only occurred to me last night that I'm still using the tommee tippee slow flow teats! 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? 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. When a teat is too big, the milk flow could be so fast, making the baby have so much milk in his mouth. This usually makes the baby choke (he swallows loudly, coughs, and spits out some milk) Teats are available for 0m, 0m+, 1m+, 3m+ and 6m+. See image below for an overview. These Philips Avent Natural teats can be used on the Philips Avent Natural feeding bottle and Philips Avent storage cups.

Tip: Press on all 4 sides to ensure Teat is fully secured. Place on the Transparent Cover for hygiene purposes.She is 15 weeks old today and still breastfeeds every other feed, so do I need to change to the medium flow teats now? It was something that hadn't occured to me to change. He's been on the same teats since he was born!! bless him. 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). The Charity Feed adds that, if your current flow is too slow, you may notice the following signs in your baby:

Not suitable for use in a conventional oven or a combination microwave oven with the grill feature switched on. No, you can’t use Closer to Nature teats on Advanced Anti-Colic bottles. Closer to Nature teats have a built-in air valve, and don’t work with our Advanced Anti Colic bottles. The valve in your Advanced Anti Colic bottles is situated inside the bottle, attached to the end of the venting tube and is shaped like a star. It’s important that you make sure you match the right teat to the right bottle. 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. 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.The built-in anti-colic air vent reduces unwanted air intake and prevents bubbling of milk, saving precious nutrients from oxidation. We have medium flow teats, which most babies are ready for at around 3 months, and a fast flow teat which is best from around 6 months. The ages are only guides though – you know your baby better than anyone and will be able to tell when they’re ready for a faster flow.