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SpecialNeeds® Feeder

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The SpecialNeeds Feeder is designed for babies with facial or oral problems that hamper their ability to maintain adequate suction for feeding. The specially designed valve and silicone feeder adjust milk flow to suit baby’s needs.

Features

Benefits

  • Variable flow rate controlled by feeder and baby
  • You and baby are in control of the flow of milk, leading to a more natural feeding experience.
  • Sensitive to baby’s feeding efforts
  • This innovative design rewards the weakest suck.
  • One-way valve
  • Prevents flooding so baby is never overwhelmed with too much milk.
  • Sterile packaging
  • Baby and breastmilk are safe with sterile packaging.
  • BPA/DEHP free
  • All parts that come into contact with breastmilk are BPA/DEHP Free.
  • Version with 80 mL container includes Mini SpecialNeeds teat.
  • Smaller teat for smaller or premature babies.

What’s Included

  • 80 mL OR 150 mL Collection Container
  • Disc
  • Teat
  • Membrane
  • Collar
  • Instructions

Specs

Dimensions
  • Unit Weight: 0.2 lbs
  • Unit Size/Packaging
    With 80 mL container: 11 X 9 X 2
    With 150 mL container: 11-1/4 X 9 X 2
Warranty
  • For hygienic reasons cannot be returned to store once opened.

 

Parts

Extra Teat for SpecialNeeds® Feeder

Extra Teat for SpecialNeeds® Feeder
$22.30
Suggested retail price

Membrane Center Mount

Membrane Center Mount
$1.54
Suggested retail price

Specialty Feeding Device Disk

Specialty Feeding Device Disk
$3.57
Suggested retail price

Reviews

SpecialNeeds® Feeder with 80mL Collection Container (Sterile) | Medela 5 out of 5 based on 1 votes.
Libbi Ayers 7 months ago
My son refused to latch at birth. He lost too much weight and had jaundice so the doctors had me give him 1 oz formula with the colostrum I pumped. I was terrified of nipple confusion on top of everything else!! We finger/syringe fed for the first week then used this bottle to supplement formula/milk when mine came in (until we discovered the wonderful Nipple Shields!!). I love the 3 flow rates in one bottle. We could make it harder to build his muscles, and make it easier when he got frustrated. It ended up being almost the only nipple he would take. We have now been nursing for 16 months and counting due to this and other Medela products!