Child Developement

Bottle teats specific to your babies age and needs are essential for feeding time.

What to consider

Style

Angled nipples tilt into a baby's mouth to allow for easy latching. Vented nipples have a hole to allow the release of gas and minimize colic. Orthodontic nipples are flattened to feel like a breast.

Silicone or Latex?

Silicone nipples are most common because they are durable, heat-resistant, and clear. Latex nipples are softer but less long-wearing and a potential allergen.

Fit

Some nipples are wide to better mimic the shape of the breast, while others are slim. Make sure your nipple fits your baby bottle if it is wide-necked!

Features

If your baby is prone to colic or gas, opt for a colic reducing nipple.

Flow

As your baby grows, they will require faster flowing nipples. Make sure to switch to larger size-nipples periodically.

Product Listing

Popular brands		Pigeon	Dr. Brown	Medela	Mixie	Philips Avent	Tommee Tippee	NUK	Comotomo	Playtex	Pacific Baby
Product
Model		Peristaltic Nipple	Teats for Standard Bottles	Spare Teat	Bottle Replacement Nipples	Natural Bottle Nipple	Closer to Nature Teat	Silicone Teat	Nipple	Natural Latch Nipple	Wide Neck German Nipples
Type		Angled	Vented	Regular	Vented	Vented	Vented	Orthodontic	Vented	Various Options	Vented
Fit		Wide & regular options	Wide & regular options	Regular	Regular	Regular	Wide	Wide and regular	Wide	Petite, Angled, Breast-like, Natural Latch	Wide neck
Material		Silicone Rubber	Silicone	Silicone	Silicone	Silicone	Silicone	Latex and silicone options	Silicone	Silicone	Silicone
Features		Stretchable and soft	Internal vent system reduces colic, does not collapse, soft	Odorless, tasteless, soft	Vented to minimize colic	Twin valves minimize colic	Soft, anticolic valve	Anticolic, flexible, orthodontic	Dual anti-colic vents	Mimics breast shape	Anti colic, non-collapsing with reinforced Acti-flex
Sizes		S (0 months +) M (4 months +) L (6 months +) Y (fast flow)	Preemie Level 1 (0 months +) Level 2 (3 months +) Level 3 (6 months +) Level 4 (9 months +) Y (fast flow)	S (0-4 months) M (4-12 months)	Stage 1 (0-3 months) Stage 2 (3-6 months) Stage 3 (6 months +)	Newborn (0 months +) Slow flow (1 month +) Medium flow (3 months +) Fast flow (6 months +)	Slow Flow Teat ( 0 months +) Medium Flow Teat (3 months +) Fast Flow Teat (6 months +) Fast Flow Y-Cut Teat (6 months +)	Teat Size: Size 1 (0-6 months) Size 2 (6-18 months) Flow Options: Small (breast milk, water) Medium (formula) Large (thick liquids)	Slow flow Medium flow Fast flow Y-cut	Slow flow Medium flow Fast flow	"Slow Flow Medium Flow Fast Flow"
Price		5.9 (two)	6.9 (two)	10.9 (two)	6 (two)	6.37 (two)	10.9 (two)	9.2 (two)	15.9 (two)	8 (for two)	7.95 (for two)
Where to buy		Fairprice	Pupsik	Motherswork	Kulily	iHerb	Mothercare	Mothercare	Motherswork	Playtex Baby	Pacific Baby World

Tips

• Check the bottle nipples every few months for discoloration or leaks, and make sure to replace them!
• Make sure the nipples fit your bottles prior to purchase or opt for the same brand.
• Although there are vented and colic reducing nipples, they make less of a difference than the bottle itself. If your baby struggles with colic opt for a colic reducing bottle.
• Make sure to closely supervise the first few feeds when switching to a faster-flowing nipple as babies are prone to choking while adjusting to the increased flow.
• Switching nipple sizes involves trial and error, your baby should feed at a steady pace and not grow exhausted or be impatient/frustrated.
• If your baby does not latch onto the nipple, try a wide nipple or a latex one as they are softer and resemble the shape of a breast.
• If the nipple is frequently collapsing or your baby is very fussy and frustrated during mealtimes, try switching to a larger nipple size.
• To reduce gas, make sure the nipple is always filled with milk. If your baby is sucking loudly, it may mean she's sucking in too much air.
• Avoid artificial nipples for the first 3-6 weeks to avoid nipple confusion. Make sure your baby is comfortable with breastfeeding before bottle feeding.