EBM and slow flow teats

[Cazee]

I am using Tommee Tippee Closer To Nature bottles for EBM when I need to give DD a bottle now and then. I have been using the newborn teats. Now she is four months old should I use the next size teat (labeled from 3 months), or should I stick with the newborn, as I don't want her finding the bottle really easy and rejecting the breast. She drains her bottle quickly, and doesn't seem frustrated. Any advice really greatfully received!

[JackieNo]

Not sure if they do them for those bottles, but if they do, you could try variflow ones - they have a cross cut in the top, rather than a hole, so the harder she sucks, the faster the milk will come out. Worked for us. Good luck with it.

[hebetalbot]

If she isn't frustrated I would leave it for the time being. She will soon let you know when she wants a teat with a faster flow.

[Cazee]

Thanks, I think I will leave it until she shows frustration. JackieNo, I did look for variflow teats but I don't think they do them for these bottles.

[SydneyB]

Cazee, been wondering the same thing myself and DD is 5 months. Accidentally gave her a 2 month teat when she was a lot younger and she started getting very frustrated with the bosom so made sure I just stuck with the newborn. She's still on them now and I'm just going to wait until she complains or when I stop b/f.