The wide breast shaped teat promotes natural latch on similar to the breast, making it easy for your baby to combine breast and bottle feeding. Petals inside the teat increase softness and flexibility without teat collapse. Your baby will enjoy a more comfortable and contented feed. So if you’re noticing a sudden change in your baby’s behaviour then you should cycle through the usual possibilities – growth spurt, developmental leap, sleep regression, teething– and add bottle flow rate to the list! Your baby will tell you what he or she needs. Within these age divisions and nipple sizes, Avent also offers two more options.

If your baby is not doing well on a particular flow rate, and you’ve tried changing it, it may be time to switch to another brand. Dr Brown’sInnovative twin valve designed to reduce colic and discomfort by venting air into the bottle and not baby’s tummy. 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. I noticed with both teats and breast pump parts, such as filters, how the plastic seems to just degrade over time. this could be a sign that the nipple size is too large, and the baby is not able to keep up with the flow of milk into his or her mouth. Avent nipples will help to regulate the flow of milk to your child.

Some brands have more levels – as many as six different types of teat – providing a little more choice for parents looking to find a teat that’s just right. Infants who are one to three months old and who are also still breastfeeding should go for the next size up, which is the Slow Flow nipple. This nipple has two holes. The Philips Avent teats come in six different sizes. The smallest of which is ideal for preemie babies, and the range goes up to a fast flow.

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With my two babies I sometimes changed at just the right moment before they even showed any signs of needing to and it was seamless. The Natural First Flow teat (with the number 0 on the teat) is recommended for newborns and preemies. This teat can be used from day 1 and when switching from breastfeeding to bottle-feeding. When it comes to deciding on changing baby’s teat you can assess both the signs they’re ready as well as their age before taking the leap. 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.

The Medium Flow teat (with the number 3 on the teat) is recommended for babies of 3+ months old. It has an extra soft silicone teat. 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.If your baby is both breastfed and bottle-fed, for the first month you should use the Newborn nipple that has one hole. However, if your baby seems frustrated and impatient during feedings, you might want to experiment with a faster nipple flow.

Once again, pay attention to the way your baby reacts during and after feeding to see if the feeding is an enjoyable experience for your infant.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. This will vary depending on the manufacturer – as there is no industry standard for teat sizes. When should I change from medium to fast flow teats? The Natural First Flow teat (with the number 0 on the teat) can be used from day 1 and when switching from breastfeeding to bottle-feeding. It has an extra soft silicone teat and it is the lowest flow rate available.