When to start using Stage 2 Playtex Ventaire nipple?

Question

Looks like Playtex has only stage 1 and stage 2 nipple, unlike Dr Brown (stage 1 - 3).

Answer 1

For my son, I noticed the nipple start to collapes, and it was taking him a really long time to finish the bottle. That's when I moved him to stage 2, which lasted him untill he turned one. I don't know how it compares to the Dr. Brown stages, because the ventaire was the only bottle I used (it was the only one that kept him from getting gas).

Answer 2

I don't think it's so much the age as the babies preference. My 8 1/2 month old still uses stage one but my neighbors baby has been on stage 2 since the start. there is a really noticeable difference in flow between 1 and 2, your baby might not be to thrilled with it, but you can try at any age and see how he does.

Answer 3

Don't know exactly how to describe this. But, if there is a "smacking" type of sound when the baby is eating then it is time to move up to the next size. Another sign would be if it is taking the baby a lot longer to finish a bottle (20 minutes or more).