Some newborns benefit from faster flow especially if they eat aggressively , while some older babies might prefer a slower passage of milk. Here are the signs it's time to switch bottle nipple sizes. Your baby is sucking fiercely during feedings the nipple may invert from the force , they appear frustrated, or mealtime is taking much longer than before. They might also fall asleep at the bottle or tug on the nipple. Sometimes babies with too-slow nipples eat small amounts at feedings but show signs of hunger soon afterwards.
If the flow is too quick, you'll likely notice milk spilling out of your baby's mouth during feedings. They might also gag, spit up, gulp, swallow forcefully, cough, or turn away from the bottle. Sometimes a too-fast nipple results in digestive issues because the baby drinks too quickly; in this case, your little one might become squirmy or uncomfortable after mealtime.
It's important to note that these signs don't always indicate problems with your bottle nipple size. Fussiness during feedings could also result from gas or distaste for what's in the bottle for example, if you ate something spicy before pumping. What's more, your baby might simply not like their nipple; if you suspect this, try nipples with different materials, shapes, or features.
If you're introducing bottles to a breastfed baby , the guidelines are a little different. To prevent nipple confusion—and to reduce the risk that your baby will become too attached to the bottle—it's best to start at "level one" nipples, no matter your baby's age.
These slow-flow nipples require the same effort as breastfeeding. Nipples with a faster flow might make it too easy to get milk, says New York-based lactation consultant Leigh Anne O'Connor. Read our Cookie Policy to learn more. These need to be enabled to ensure the website works properly.
These are used to see how people use our website so we can make adjustments and improvements. These are used to make advertisements on our website more relevant to your interests. Some bottle-fed babies are perfectly happy with the first bottle-nipple you pop in their mouths, but others are a little bit pickier when it comes to their first set of utensils.
And when you find one that works, it feels like a victory — and it is! Worn out silicone nipples also look like they have cracks in them. There are various sizes and labels for nipple flow. As much as possible, you should change the nipple flow every three months. When your baby is just beginning to use the bottle, start with the slowest suction first to avoid him from choking or getting in too much milk.
Change it after a couple of days, after your baby has adjusted to the flow. Begin changing it a month after that, then every three months after, once your baby requires more milk as he grows. The reason why I recommend you to change nipple flows every three months is because these nipples are categorized by the age of your little one.
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