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Slow vs medium flow nipples

EastCoastBrideEastCoastBride member
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For those who use bottles (BM or FF) - I'm curious as to your experience.

At 3 months of age, DS is still using slow flow nipples and even then, sometimes it seems too fast!  we were initially using the special Haberman nipple that only releases milk when he sucks (it's to help him learn to suck!) - so he was used to NO flow. 

But he just does not seem to do well w/ a fast flow at all....  anyone else experience this?

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Re: Slow vs medium flow nipples

  • JARbabyJARbaby member
    If you are also BFing you have to stick with slow. C was on slow the entire year and J will be too.
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  • EastCoastBrideEastCoastBride member
    Good to know JAR!
    "Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy."
    ~Benjamin Franklin

    Lilypie Third Birthday tickers
    DS dx with celiac disease 5/28/10

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  • disbride061103disbride061103 member
    I EBF and have stuck with the slow nipples.  DH asked if we should move up a level, but I'm afraid DS will get used to the faster flow, so I stick with the slow nipples.
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  • JARbabyJARbaby member
    The slow flow keeps the draw strong so your supply does not suffer, which it will of you go to an faster nipple. Baby will not draw at the breast as strong.
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