Improving Feeding Outcomes —
from Hospital to Home

Feeding readiness is critical to safe discharge but remains one of the most variable and subjective parts of NICU and newborn care. nfant® provides data-driven tools to bring objectivity and precision to oral feeding assessments.

Support individualized care, accelerate discharge, and reduce feeding-related complications with the nfant® Thrive Bottle and Control Flow Nipples.

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The right flow every time

Trusted for more than a decade by those caring for the most fragile babies in NICUs across the country, nfant® Control Flow Nipples are made to meet the needs of high-risk births, babies with feeding challenges, or any infant that would benefit from developmentally supportive, cue-based feeding.

Controlled flow during paced feeding ensures infants feed comfortably and safely at every stage. Matching the flow rate during supplemental feeds to baby’s preferences during breastfeeding promotes consistency and increases the opportunity for prolonged breastfeeding after hospital discharge.

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Measuring baby’s feeding capability and skill development

nfant® is a leader in infant feeding analytics with over a decade of experience helping parents and medical professionals address feeding concerns for newborns and advancing the standard of care through evidence-based practices.

The nfant Thrive Bottle is the first FDA-cleared IoT device for the NICU, designed to track suck-swallow-breathe coordination and provide real-time metrics through our mobile app. The system enables you to:

Monitor muscle activity during feeding
Evaluate readiness for oral feeding and progression
Identify feeding dysfunction early
Support parent education with data-informed guidance

Feeding issues are one of the most common barriers to NICU discharge—and one of the most difficult to address without objective data. nfant Thrive Bottle and Control Flow Nipples were developed to help clinicians guide feeding progression with precision, ease, and evidence. By aligning interventions with real-time insights and developmental readiness, we are helping hospitals and NICUs across the country improve outcomes, reduce length of stay and understand how feeding is related to other topics like neuro-development and obesity.

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Why hospitals have switched to nfant

Ready to ship: Reliable stock with no supply chain issues

Infection control: Clean, ready-to-use packaging eliminates infection risk from cleaning and passes Joint Commission infection control requirements

Progressive flow rates: Developmentally supportive and consistent; tested by independent researchers

Safety first: Vented technology reduces aerophagia; 100% BPA, phthalate, and lead free—with fewer pieces to clean

Baby friendly designation: Meets BFUSA criteria

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New Evidence Shows Dramatic Impact on Feeding Outcomes

A recent clinical study using nfant Control Flow Nipples found:

30% reduction in feeding-related length of stay (8 days shorter!)
No readmissions, swallow studies, or G-tube surgeries
No required outpatient feeding therapy

By matching flow rate to feeding skill, NICUs achieved optimized outcomes without complications.

How it Works:

Infants begin with No Flow Nipples for non-nutritive sucking
Progress to nutritive flow when stable and demonstrating organized suck patterns
Progression guided by a combination of visual cues and objective biofeedback from the Thrive Bottle

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From NICU to Home –
Supporting Families Beyond Discharge

Better transitions, better outcomes

Feeding doesn’t stop being a challenge at discharge. The nfant Thrive Feeding System travels home with parents, supporting confident feeding through:

Real-time data tracking
Remote sharing with care teams
Flow-matched nipples for continued progression
Expert resources via the nfant Thrive Tracker App

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Proven Results

We developed the first FDA-cleared IoT neurological biofeedback device for newborns. Our patented technology has proven to help infants thrive in NICUs across the U.S. and at top hospitals and institutions.

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Let us show you how the nfant Thrive Bottle and Control Flow Nipples can elevate your feeding protocols and improve both short- and long-term outcomes.

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Improving Feeding Outcomes —from Hospital to Home

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