{"id":384,"date":"2022-08-29T16:27:17","date_gmt":"2022-08-29T20:27:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nfant.com\/?post_type=support&p=384"},"modified":"2023-11-13T16:53:31","modified_gmt":"2023-11-13T21:53:31","slug":"how-to-choose-the-right-nipple-flow-rate","status":"publish","type":"support","link":"https:\/\/nfant.com\/support\/how-to-choose-the-right-nipple-flow-rate\/","title":{"rendered":"How to choose the right nipple flow rate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Generally speaking, many newborn babies will start with a Slow Flow Nipple, or even one of nfant\u00ae\u2019s patented Extra Slow Flow nipples<\/a><\/strong>, but that\u2019s not always the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s no hard and fast rule that dictates where babies start and end. When it comes to flow rate, it\u2019s entirely up to your baby\u2019s unique preferences and needs. Some babies may move on to a medium or fast flow nipple fairly quickly, and others may stick with a slow flow nipple for the entire experience of bottle feeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, for you as the parent, it would be much easier if we could share a foolproof guide. We do the next-best thing with our nfant\u00ae Thrive Tracker App, which uses real-time biofeedback captured during feedings to help you determine the best nipple flow rate for your baby. It even helps you predict when it may be time to change nipple speeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are not using the nfant\u00ae Thrive Feeding System, you can still watch for some tell-tale cues and signs from your baby that it\u2019s time to make a change. Here\u2019s a quick guide to subtle and more urgent signs that you need a different nipple.<\/p>\n\n\n