Among the first purchases for a baby are often a feeding bottle and nipples for it. They will be needed even if the baby is breastfed. At the same time, parents need to remember that an incorrectly selected nipple for a bottle can cause over- or malnutrition of the crumbs. Both options are not acceptable for the correct growth and development of the child.
Instructions
Step 1
Today in pharmacies and specialized stores with goods for newborns, a wide range of bottles and nipples are presented. When purchasing a pacifier, it is imperative to take into account the material from which it is made, the shape, and the size of the product. A pediatrician can give advice on choosing a bottle nipple to parents of a newborn. However, it will not be superfluous to take into account the standard rules for the selection of nipples.
Step 2
Today manufacturers produce pacifiers for babies from birth and for babies over 4 months old. Therefore, check the labeling when purchasing a bottle nipple. It is also required to pay attention to the material from which the product is made. Silicone nipples are considered the safest and most durable. It is easier to disinfect such products, it is not so easy to damage the silicone with the teeth of the crumbs.
Step 3
You can also find latex nipples on sale. They are inferior in strength to silicone ones, they will have to be changed at least once every 2-3 weeks. The silicone nipples for the bottles can be changed once a month. Rubber nipples are also common, they are more suitable for babies whose teeth have already begun to erupt.
Step 4
When buying a nipple, be sure to consider its shape. It can be round - classic, such nipples are most like the nipple of a woman's breast. Therefore, with their help, you can bring bottle feeding closer to natural. Anatomically shaped nipples help prevent colic by preventing air from swallowing. Also, such nipples contribute to the correct formation of the jaws, therefore they are also called dental, orthodontical.
Step 5
Flow rate is another important factor in buying a bottle teat. The nipples with the lowest flow rate are suitable for drinking water, tea, juices, and are recommended for children under six months. Slow flow teats - category 1, more suitable for drinking formula, feeding babies up to 6 months. Products with medium flow are designed for babies from six months to a year.
Step 6
For older children, fast flow teats can be purchased - these can be used to give the baby milk if the baby is over 1 year old. Special nipples for feeding with porridge are also sold, of which the crumb can eat mashed potatoes, porridge or a thick mixture. For babies over 3 months old, it is worth purchasing a variable flow pacifier - such pacifiers allow you to adjust the flow rate, depending on the rotation of the product in relation to the baby's nose.
