All brands have their own nipple that they claim mimics the breast, but obviously none is perfect. Some babies won't care and others (like mine) will be very picky. Buy a few different types and see if there's one your baby prefers. That's about all you can do.
There are different levels of flow for nipples. Slow flow is for 0-3 months, medium flow is 3+ and there is one level above that also. I just ordered some medium flow nipples to see if that helps my son, even though he's only 2 months. I'm thinking maybe he doesn't get enough milk right away and gets frustrated.
It's all trial and error.
j & m
married July 2012
My Angel - Amelia Hope - 3/13/14, 22 weeks
BFP #2 - 6/10/14 Hoping for our rainbow baby due February 2015
Our lactation consultant said that if you plan to continue breast feeding you should always use the slowest flow possible because otherwise your baby might start rejecting the breast as it is not as fast flowing. She recommended Playtex Ventaire slow flow. Good luck!
Re: breasfeeding and formula feeding.
There are different levels of flow for nipples. Slow flow is for 0-3 months, medium flow is 3+ and there is one level above that also. I just ordered some medium flow nipples to see if that helps my son, even though he's only 2 months. I'm thinking maybe he doesn't get enough milk right away and gets frustrated.
It's all trial and error.