The Slow Flow teat (with the number 2 on the teat) is recommended for babies of 1+ months old that are breastfed and bottle-fed. The Medium Flow teat (with the number 3 on the teat) is recommended for babies of 3+ months old. The Fast Flow teat (with the number 4 on the teat) is recommended for babies of 6+ months old.
How often should I change Avent teats?
Avent is simply the best choice for the babies. Advisable to change nipples every 3 months or if the teats tear off.
What teats are compatible with Avent bottles?
Phillips Avent Baby Bottles work with the following nipple brands:
- Dr. Browns Wide Neck Nipples.
- MAM Bottle Nipples.
- Phillips Avent Nipples.
- Lansinoh Baby Bottle Nipples.
How do I choose Avent teat?
The Newborn teat (1 number) is suggested for babies who are 0+ months old and are either on breastfeeding or bottle feed. The Slow Flow teat (2 number) is suggested for babies who are 1+ month old and are on breast or bottle-feed. The Medium Flow teat (3 number) is suggested for babies who are 3+ months old.
When should I change my Avent teat size? – Related Questions
Can a newborn use a size 2 teat?
Level 2 Teat, 3 months+
As a baby’s feeding develops and they are taking a longer time feeding from a Level 1 teat, many parents choose to move up to a Level 2 teat. Consider Level 2 if your baby is accepting early solid foods, or if their Healthcare Professional has recommended thickening their milk.
How do I know if my baby needs a faster flowing teat?
Signs that it’s time to move up a teat size
- Becoming impatient or aggravated when eating.
- Taking longer than 20 mins to finish a feed or they fall asleep on the bottle.
- Sucking hard and/or the teat collapsing in on itself.
How do you choose a baby teat?
Just follow your baby’s lead to see what teat is right for them. Some babies prefer to stay on the slow flow teats for many months. You can also buy variflow teats where the flow rate can be varied by changing the angle of the teat (Which? 2019).
What do numbers on Avent nipples mean?
Level 1: Newborn (0-3 months) Level 2: Babies 3-6 months. Level 3: Babies 6 months and older. Level 4: Babies 9 months and older.
How do you know if teat size is too fast?
The size of a teat determines the speed of milk flow; smaller teats have a slower flow and milk flows faster from larger teats.
When the flow is too fast:
- Choking, spluttering or coughing on the milk.
- Milk overflowing from their mouth.
- Upset during a feed.
- Spill or posset milk after a feed.
How do I know if my baby’s teat is too slow?
Signs baby needs a faster flow teat
- Reduction in the amount baby is feeding at each feed.
- Wanting more bottles during the day.
- Going less time between feeds.
- Waking in the night.
- Making lots of noise during feeds.
How long should it take a baby to finish a bottle?
A bottle-feeding should take about 15-20 minutes. If the baby finishes the bottle in 5-10 minutes, the flow is likely to fast. If it takes your baby 30-45 minutes to take a bottle, the flow is too slow.
Can a too fast teat cause reflux?
The wrong size and shape teat can make reflux much worse. Too fast and your baby will gulp and take in large air bubbles, too slow and more air than milk is sucked in. Sucking with little reward can frustrate and exhaust your baby.
Can a slow teat cause gas?
Feeding too slowly- In contrast to the above, if your baby is feeding from a bottle teat that is too slow for them, baby may have to suck so hard that extra air is ingested whilst feeding. This will absolutely lead to gas pain.
When should I move to teat 2?
Size 2 teats I would move when he looks like he is getting annoyed with the bottle, stopping half way through a feed and not wanting to continue feeding or taking a long time to finish the bottle. Upping to 6 oz would be when he is consistently finishing the 5oz feed and looking for more within a short space of time.
Does shaking bottle make baby gassy?
Shaking baby’s bottle to mix up a feed or ensure that all the milk inside is at the same temperature can also introduce air bubbles. This can make your baby more prone to gas and wind.