When to change nipple size on my baby’s bottles?

The reason for the numbering of the nipples is very important for the baby to be fed more comfortably and healthily. We are relaxed while watching your baby’s food happily and comfortably. But as our baby grows, her clothes, shoelaces and even nipples need to change. So we can have a few questions. How will I know when to change nipple flow or when to change nipple size on my baby’s bottles? Let’s go to deep into our article  for answers.

Pregnancy and birth are exciting, happy, sometimes painful process and beautiful with everything. The first days after birth can be even more stressful. For example ; you may experience breastfeeding or formula problems. When you have milk, your baby may not want to suck, so you meet the bottle. But for us mothers, the bottles should be the best and healthiest.

Nipple is very important for healthy and safe feeding of the baby. Sometimes, when everything is going well, you may see your baby getting angry while feeding. While it was very comfortable and healthy to eat a few months ago, now why are you unhappy and upset? Mama is the same, the bottle is the same, water, heat.. but why?

When to change bottle nipple size

One of the most frequently used baby products of a mother is undoubtedly a bottle. The baby bottle can be used for many different purposes such as food supplement when breast milk is not sufficient, meeting the need for water when switching to solid food, or giving breast milk provided. With the developing technology, babies can easily adapt to these nutrition products thanks to the bottles that can be produced close to the physiological structure of the mother’s breast.

Best Change Period of Nipple  4 Weeks

When your nipple had 4 weeks, you should change to it, Don’t wait for change size ! Silicone is a durable and durable material and does not easily deform and break. However, it is the most ideal method for mothers to observe the bottles and change them when they decide to change the bottle. The bottle must be replaced if the teat has lost its luster, has become quite dull, the hole of the teat has widened after biting and has worn out. In general, the recommended time is to change the bottle nipples once a month. However, considering the frequency of use, the number of spare bottle nipples, the habits of the baby and other factors, the bottle nipple can be changed every 20 days without waiting for this period.

In this context, it is important to clean the bottle properly. The bottle nipples that are cleaned with the right methods and kept hygienic all the time will be extended. Feeding bottles and bottle nipples should not be boiled frequently, they should be boiled before using for the first time, in other uses, they should be washed with warm water and baby supplies washing products or cleaned in the sterilizer. Continuous boiling process causes deformation of the products, the appearance of the products becomes dull and blurry.

Level 1  Nipple 0+   for premature or newborn babies

According to the bottle brands, the features of the nipple tips also change. Some nipples have holes only one, while others may have three or four. But usually the numbering is the same. For example ; You can use the number 0 for premature and newborn babies up to 3 months. The babies flow slowly so that they can drink the formula comfortably and the baby does not get tired or have a choking hazard.

Level 2 Nipple 3+

Babies from 3 months can use until they are monthly. It is slightly larger than the number 1 and allows more formulas to flow.

Level 3 Nipple 6+

Now we can switch to the fast flow nipple.Since the baby will learn to sit, it’s time to meet the nipple that she can drink while sitting.

We wish all mothers a healthy and happy life with their babies.

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Dorothy

Hello, I’m Dorothy. I love writing and researching articles. Reading books about baby health, care and pregnancy is my favorite. I will be sharing delicious and healthy information on food and baby food during pregnancy.