Should I switch to 3+ month nipples already?

cali_girl92504 · June 2010

Is this an exact date sort of thing or are there signs I should look for? She started daycare yesterday (waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah) so she's getting a lot more bottles then she usually does. The bottles still have the slow flow nipple but I did buy the 3+ month ones too - should I go ahead and switch?

Karey08 · June 2010

If you are still bfing you may not want to change at all - that way she won't be expecting more, faster all the time. She will let you know if she needs to switch to the variable flow, she will start getting frustrated when she is eating.

Suzi-G- · June 2010

Huh. I haven't switched, I didn't even think about it. He takes a bottle just the same as he always has, doesn't seem frustrated or anything. I think I agree w/ Karey, my boobs aren't going to get new nipples, no need for the bottle to unless he's having issues w/ them.

CareBear01 · June 2010

I wouldn't switch if you are still BFing. I don't think I switched until I transitioned to 100% formula.

Cajun_gal · June 2010

I would only if she's getting frustrated with the bottle and if you aren't breastfeeding anymore. If you're still breastfeeding, you want her to stay on the slow flow nipples.

cali_girl92504 · June 2010

Thanks ladies- I'm still breastfeeding her and pumping for her milk at daycare (no formula needed yet) so I'm glad I asked. She's not getting frustrated so I will keep the same nipples on there as long as I am breastfeeding her.

kreeper611 · June 2010

I just use a mix of 1s and 2s. Usually whatever is clean. Like my kid will really care!

shimma · June 2010

I switched kind of early, but I had a fast let down, so he was used to a quicker flow. I talked to my doctor and she actually suggested it. Every baby is different though.

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Erika&Brian · June 2010

shimma:
I switched kind of early, but I had a fast let down, so he was used to a quicker flow. I talked to my doctor and she actually suggested it. Every baby is different though. )

Ditto if you have fast letdown or oversupply issues,.

SigmundsGirl · June 2010

Evan drinks way too fast and has reflux, so we are keeping the slow flow nipples on as long as possible.

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