This will vary depending on the manufacturer – as there is no industry standard for teat sizes. When should I change from medium to fast flow teats? Knowing when to switch Avent nipple sizes is not so challenging, so long as you are aware of how much or little your child is enjoying feeding. It was only when I told my problem to another mom that I learned about nipple sizes. It was an awakening experience to learn the truth about nipple sizes, and I’d like to share that knowledge with other parents. If you’re considering changing the flow of teats before your baby shows signs of being ready, there’s no harm in giving it a go.

This nipple also is made of the same durable, ultra-soft silicone that is odorless. The wide, breast shape makes it easy to combine bottle-feeding and breastfeeding.If you’re wondering whether you should change the teat flow, this gives you a rough guide of flow speed by age: Flow rate If your child seems generally happy and healthy, chances are that you already have the right size nipple. If you’re unsure if they’re ready, rest assured there’s no exact science to when it’s time to change up the flow rate on your baby’s bottle. Age can be an arbitrary number and reference point, though it is still very helpful for getting started.

The Medium Flow teat (with the number 3 on the teat) is recommended for babies of 3+ months old. It has an extra soft silicone teat.

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With my two babies I sometimes changed at just the right moment before they even showed any signs of needing to and it was seamless. Some drugs may have Authority Required (Streamlined) status which does not require an explicit approval from Medicare, instead the doctor can use the Authority code found in the published Schedule for a given drug/indication.

If the hole in a baby bottle teat is too large and the flow rate is too fast for your baby, then it is possible for excess air to flow through with the milk and increase the likelihood of reflux. How long do teats last?Some PBS medications are restricted and require prior approval from Medicare before a doctor is able to prescribe them on the PBS. This prior approval to prescribe grants the doctor the Authority to prescribe the desired medicine and have it funded under the PBS. The Slow Flow teat (with the number 2 on the teat) is recommended for babies of 1+ months old that are breastfed and bottle-fed. You almost don’t notice how much a teat can have become worn until you switch to a brand new one and feel the difference. Final thoughts on changing flow speeds