Control Flow Nipples

Yes. You can order extra Thrive Bottles, Control Flow nipples, Sensors and chargers here on our website.

Our No Flow nipple is the only trainer nipple available today for premature infants. It is just like our other nipples but has no hole. The No Flow trainer nipple is used for infants in a hospital setting who are transitioning from tube feeding to bottle feeding. The No Flow Trainer allows babies to safely practice sucking movements.

If your nipples came as part of the Thrive Bottle kit: Yes. We advise sterilizing your nfant® Control Flow nipples before the first use. You can sterilize the nipples by placing them in boiling water for 5 minutes. Allow to cool and dry completely before using. Our nfant® nipples are dishwasher safe on the top rack only. If your nipples were purchased in a 4 or 50 pack: If the nipples are still sealed in their original packaging, contents are clean and ready to use if the bag is not damaged…

As with any silicone baby nipple, you should use your nipple until it shows signs of wear and tear. Discontinue use of any nipple that develops a rip, hole or becomes damaged.

Yes. All of our Control Flow Nipples are dishwasher safe on the top rack only.

Try a slower flow rate nipple if you observe gulping, coughing, choking or milk dripping out of your baby’s mouth. If your baby finishes a bottle quickly (10 minutes or less) and does not seem satisfied, consider moving down a level. Read more about How to Pick the Right Flow Rate for Your Baby in our Feeding 101 Help Center.

If you are using the Thrive System with our nfant® Tracker App, you will be guided through the process of selecting the right flow rate for your baby’s age and feeding needs. As a general rule of thumb, nipples with a slower flow rate (such as our Extra Slow Flow Nipple or Slow Flow Nipple) are best for newborns, premature and breastfeeding babies. Read more about How to Pick the Right Flow Rate for Your Baby in our Feeding 101 Help Center.

No. Anyone can use our nfant® Control Flow Nipples. They are compatible with most standard-necked bottles on the market today. We especially recommend our Control Flow Nipples for premature babies transitioning to bottle feeding from tube feeding, and for babies with any diagnosed feeding challenges or disorders. Shop nfant® Control Flow Nipples.

No, not at all. Many parents may be surprised to learn that there is no standard measurement for slow flow nipples. One brand’s newborn nipple may be faster or slower than the next. In fact, we talked to nurses and clinicians at NICUs and pediatric hospitals across the U.S. and they told us that this lack of consistency is one of the biggest problems they face when working with preemies or infants with feeding challenges. They have found that slow flow rates even vary among nipples manufacture…

Our line of Control Flow Nipples is the only nipple system with flow rates based on clinical testing in hospital settings. Our nipple system features increasing flow rates to match every baby’s feeding stage and style. They have many distinctions from other nipples on the market today: The nfant® Extra Slow Flow Nipple is the slowest nipple on the marketThe nfant® Slow Flow Nipple is ranked as the slowest flow in its categoryThe nfant® Standard Flow Nipple is significantly slower than any o…