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Re: Issues w/medela bottles/nipples

robinw — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:28:52 GMT

Just have to try different things until you find something that works. You can find the Medela orthodontic nipples here:

http://www.bosombuddies.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_59&products_id=3303

Re: Issues w/medela bottles/nipples

mrspib — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 23:18:38 GMT

I don't know about other nipples compatible with the Medela bottles, but I do know that the lactation consultants at my hospital DO recommend the xxxxxxxxx since it has a wide nipple that is similar to the breast. Back in 2001, xxxxxx used to also make a wide nurser system (I used it with my daughter), but they no longer have one from what I have seen in the stores. I know this doesn't answer your specific question, but I hope it helps. The gagging sounds more like he is reacting to the flow being too fast. Can you try a slow-flow nipple, even if it isn't one compatible with your Medela bottles? Maybe the stage 1 or stage 2 (which ever one you are using) is too fast of a flow. They can also try a side-lying feeding position, that way the milk pools in the cheek instead of at the back of his mouth where he may becomed overwhelmed with the fluid. In the cheek babies are better able to figure out what to do with the milk. I hope I helped.

Issues w/medela bottles/nipples

hannahzoe — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:25:09 GMT

Hi All - I returned to work 3 weeks ago and have been continuing to exclusively feed my baby with breast-milk, thanks to my freestyle! I love the medela bottles because they are compatible with my pump, however my son's daycare provider just informed me that she feels he's "gagging" on the nipples a bit too much. Any ideas on other nipples that are compatible w/the medela bottles? I've done some research and it looks like Medela used to make an orthodontic nipple? Anyone use those? Seems as though they are difficult to find now...