2007-01-23 12:55:41 · 10 answers · asked by rucd 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I used the slow flow npples for my kids as long as they were breastfed (approx. 15 months). I tried the nipples with faster flow because I thought that's what I was supposed to do, but they would choke. All this to say that I don't think that one should only rely on the numbers that appear on the nipples. I think you should rather rely on your child's cues. If he/she's not struggling to get milk out, there's no need to get a faster flow nipple.
2007-01-23 14:24:07 · answer #1 · answered by Dominique T 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Generally the package the nipples come in suggest what ages you use them for such as 0-3 months, newborn and such. However if your child was premature those guidelines dont always work. Also nipples in general should be replaced every 3 months or if using latex when they become gummy, have holes in them, the tips are swollen whichever comes first.
My daughter who was a micropremature infant used 0-3 months until she was almost 6 months of age. My son was a month premature and the slow flow nipples tired him out when he was first born so we had to use the "tri flow" bottles and use it on medium. And Dr' Browns because his nipples were much softer
2007-01-23 13:18:04 · answer #2 · answered by texas_angel_wattitude 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Generally, check the guidelines on the nipple packages. It does vary by brands. Every child is different though so, here is some clues you might need to change.
Start with the slow flow ones.
If the baby looks frustrated and/or is sucking vigorously like they are not getting enough... increase to a the next step up (medium flow or fast flow)
If the baby is fussy, seems to be choking, or trying to "unlatch" itself...decrease the flow rate.
You should check the condition of the nipples each time you use them, tug on them to ensure no cracks. Change nipples every 2 - 3 months or if they are getting sticky or gummy.
2007-01-23 13:17:26 · answer #3 · answered by joelle w 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have three children my youngest is 6 months and I just changed his flow. I usually go by the age on the nipple package and you can also tell if the baby is choking on the bottle then the hole is too big but if it is taking the baby forever to take the bottle the hole is probably too small.
2007-01-23 13:03:10 · answer #4 · answered by grady e 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We noticed that my baby seemed a bit grumpy and when taking the bottle out the nipple had the air sucked out of it, she wasnt getting enough quickly. I found going with the age group on the back of a nipple package a bit tricky sometimes their suggested size was too much for her.
2007-01-23 13:06:38 · answer #5 · answered by clflave 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when you have a look at the packets of nipples at the shops they usually give you a age on them (I use Avent and they have the age on the packets). You will see your baby is really sucking at the bottle and struggling a bit as the milk isn't coming out fast enough for them as well.
2007-01-23 13:01:08 · answer #6 · answered by finabella9 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I always changed my childrens nipples every 2-4 months,
2007-01-23 12:59:41 · answer #7 · answered by crazziegrl14 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
On the package of the nipples it has an age for ex. on newborn it will say like NB-6mo or you see after 4 mo.
2007-01-23 13:00:56 · answer #8 · answered by jule9104 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should try it at the recommended time of the manufacture--for example, Avent says to go to two holes at one month, and 3 holes at 3 months, and four holes at 6 months. While that has worked for most of my babies, one of mine just wasn't ready for the faster flow at one month and choked and gagged, so we kept the one-holer for a while longer.
2007-01-23 13:19:59 · answer #9 · answered by toomanycommercials 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I never did! But my son had bad reflux so he didnt a low flow!!!
2007-01-23 13:27:51 · answer #10 · answered by Baby Julie due 5/12 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋