switching nipples

How do you know it's time to switch from slow to medium flow nipples? Over the last two days, the boys' feedings have been steadily declining. They used to drink 5 oz pretty fast, easy. Now it's tough to even get 2-1/2 oz. in them at each feeding. Is that a sign that it's time for a faster flow nipple or do you think something else is going on?

 

yeah, i would give it a shot. they might be a little messier at first, because they won't be ready for the speed of the flow, but it sounds like they might be ready for a level 2. whenever feeds started to take a LOOONG time, i knew it was time to move up. good luck!

 

I would try the faster flow nipples. Do they have any trouble with reflux?

 

yes they do have reflux, but I "thought" the Zantac was working, as well as propping them up afterwards. Maybe i was wrong?

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I would try the faster flow nipples. Do they have any trouble with reflux?

 

Yes, it could be a reflux issue. My babies were refusing to eat right around that age, and it turned out to be reflux. I would give the faster nipples a try, but if that is unsuccessful, I would call the ped.

 

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Yes, it could be a reflux issue. My babies were refusing to eat right around that age, and it turned out to be reflux. I would give the faster nipples a try, but if that is unsuccessful, I would call the ped.


We switched to the next flow up (Avent) at about 3 months and noticed a considerable difference... they were reflux babies, too, and had no issues with the change. I'd give it a try. My boys were much happier eaters with a faster flow... and they didn't take 45 minutes to finish their bottles lol

 

We switched at 2 months because they were always falling asleep on the bottle ... they took to it without any problems, and it did speed up feedings!

 

Thanks everyone - I'm convinced - the boys will get faster nipples this weekend to see if that helps.

Thanks!!!!

 

my son started "snacking" - he'd drink 2 oz then stop then an hour later he'd be hungry again etc...it took me a while to figure out what he wanted but as soon as we switched it was like the light went on - why didn't I do this weeks ago?