May 2012 Newsletter

By Amy Peterson and Mindy Harmer

Did you know there are multiple things to consider when choosing a bottle nipple for your breastfed baby?  In addition to the shape of the nipple, you also need to consider flow and texture!  Authors Amy Peterson, a lactation consultant, and Mindy Harmer, a speech language pathologist, discuss these issues in their book Balancing Breast and Bottle:  Reaching Your Breastfeeding Goals.  In the latest edition of their book, they have updated Appendix C:  “Slow-Flow Rankings” for various nipples on the market.

Excerpt:

Select a Nipple

Nipple selection begins with three considerations: flow, shape, and texture.   Evaluate the flow, nipple shape, and nipple texture before offering a bottle nipple to your baby.