2006-11-18 03:00:25 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
if your baby seems satisfied with the amount of milk that she/he is getting - then don't switch.
if they suck and suck and suck and seem to get frustrated - switch to bigger size (or just shove a fork tine through the old one and open it up ;) ) babies usually want "more" (faster milk flow) when they are older.
2006-11-18 03:11:22 · answer #1 · answered by mikesheppard 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will switch the nipple as the baby grows and starts to teeth then it is time to get a nipple with a flow that will fit the baby. But try not to go for the nipple with a fast flow until the baby is at least 7 to 8 months old. There are bottles out there were you can change the flow by adjusting the nipple.
Hope this is useful.
2006-11-18 11:12:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its time to switch when ur baby starts to get frustrated. He/she is hungry, u KNOW theyre hungry, but when they suck from the bottle they begin to let go of the nipple a lot, and start fussing. Just remember to put a bib on when u do switch, because the baby is going to have to adjust to this new flow and might be kinda messy at first! good luck!
2006-11-18 11:52:14 · answer #3 · answered by RIS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I switched nipples on the bottles when my son gets bored with the one that he has.
2006-11-18 14:45:13 · answer #4 · answered by Rosey55 D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it seems your baby is sucking extra hard to get milk out then maybe go up a size. mine never really went up in size, it just wasnt an issue. if your planning on using cereal in babies bottle then maybe a larger nipple size. other than that i just dont think its an issue.
2006-11-18 11:09:42 · answer #5 · answered by kerpleenket 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mom of 4...I never switched sizes...I used slow flow throughout their bottle-feeding days with no problems
2006-11-18 11:04:20 · answer #6 · answered by єЖтяα ¢яιѕρψ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not the size, it's how many holes. With AVent which I use, you use one hole till one month of age. You then use 2 holes until 3 months, then 3 holes from then on. There are four hole ones available as well but they are kind of optional in my opionion, we just stick with the 3 holes at that point.
2006-11-18 14:05:34 · answer #7 · answered by toomanycommercials 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When the child is older... For example it tells you on the labels.. 0 to 3 mth's... 6 to 12mths... Etc...
2006-11-18 11:05:32 · answer #8 · answered by Vicky 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋