Baby pacifier: how to choose

The benefits of breastfeeding for a child's health cannot be overestimated. But if the circumstances are such that a young mother does not have the opportunity to breastfeed her baby? Some women go to work early, while others don't have enough breast milk to feed properly. For a smooth transition from the mother's breast to the bottle, the Avent nipple is suitable.

When feeding a baby with formula from a bottle, problems such as regurgitation and colic often occur. This is due to the fact that the baby swallows excess air while sucking. The Avent nipple has a unique anatomical shape that avoids these problems. This is also ensured by a unique "skirt" around the nipple with an anti-vacuum system and a double ventilation valve. The mechanism of its action is based on the fact that the valve opens and closes rhythmically in time with the sucking movements of the baby, so air gradually enters the bottle as it is emptied. The nipple follows the shape of the female breast as much as possible, so the baby experiences almost the same feelings during artificial feeding as when sucking on the breast. This is especially true if a working woman does not want to stop breastfeeding her baby. The transition from the breast to the bottle will be the least noticeable for the baby when using a bottle with such a pacifier.

Avent bottle teats are made only from high-quality hypoallergenic materials, the safety of which has been proven through numerous tests. Due to this, they have a fairly long service life, they are easy to care for.

Due to the unique petals at the base of the nipple, its softness and flexibility increase, which prevents sticking during use.

The Avent pacifier fits all bottles and containers for storing milk from this company. They are classified according to the age of the baby, but this division is rather arbitrary, because each child is unique, and he has his own sucking rhythm. If you notice that the baby is restless during feeding and tries to suck quickly, then perhaps an Avent nipple with a faster flow will suit him.

The nipples differ from each other in the flow rate and the type of slit. An Avent nipple with one hole is suitable for newborn babies. In order to suck milk from a bottle with such a pacifier, the child will need to put in as much effort as when breastfeeding. It was noted that children who are fed using Avent nipples behave more calmly and suffer less from colic. The Avent nipple, whose 2 holes provide a faster flow of milk or formula, is suitable for older babies. The nipples with medium and fast flow have 3 and 4 holes, respectively, and are suitable for children under six months of age. An Avent pacifier with variable flow is also suitable for babies over 3 months old. Its special feature is that you can independently adjust the feeding speed. Dashes are applied to the base of the nipple, and by placing them opposite the baby's nose, you can provide a slow, medium or fast flow of milk.