When it comes to bottle feeding some of our babies can eat seemingly upside down with complete independence while others need many supports and compensations when drinking from the bottle. Different level nipples can certainly help a baby who needs a slower/faster flow, however a …
Messy Mealtimes! The last thing moms want to hear is, “Let your kiddo make a huge mess during their meal” but this WORKS! Our babies learn through experiences-touching, poking, smearing, smelling and rolling with their fingers. When we allow our babies these experiences without the …
Nipple sizes! Not only are there hundreds of bottle brands out there, there’s also several nipple sizes for each brand! How do you know where to starts, when to switch and what signs to look for? Thankfully your baby will show you exactly what they need by watching their cues while feeding!
There is no “developmental” range for each nipple-although bottle manufacturers would love for you to believe so! Use the tips above to determine the best nipple level for your little one. If your still having trouble feel free to reach out to a feeding SLP who can observe a bottle feed!