NaturalWave Teat Flow Rates: Slow vs Medium

Quick answer

Choose the Slow Flow teat for newborns and younger breastfed babies who need a gentle, controlled milk flow. Switch to the Medium Flow teat when your baby is older and wants milk faster, typically around 3-6 months.

How to choose between Slow and Medium Flow

• Slow Flow Teat (Newborn+): Best for newborns and younger babies (0-3 months) who need a gentle, controlled flow. Helps prevent overfeeding and supports breastfeeding patterns. Start with Slow Flow and observe your baby's cues. If they seem frustrated or take a long time to finish a feed, it may be time to move up.
• Medium Flow Teat (3-6 months+): Suitable for older babies who have developed stronger sucking skills and want milk faster. Offers a faster flow while still reducing nipple confusion. Switch to Medium Flow when your baby shows signs of impatience with the Slow Flow, such as fussing or taking longer than 20 minutes per feed.
• When to switch: Watch for signs like your baby getting frustrated, taking longer to finish a bottle, or not seeming satisfied after a feed. These are clues they may need a faster flow. Always monitor your baby's feeding cues and consult your healthcare provider if you have concerns about feeding pace.

Product facts

• Pack of NaturalWave® Slow Flow Teats: Anti-colic with a wide-base and gradual slope for a just-right latch, Lansinoh’s NaturalWave™ Teats are known as the ‘teat babies take’. Clinically proven to reduce nipple confusion. The Slow Flow teat is designed to preserve breastfeeding patterns, making it a safe choice for switching between breast and bottle without disrupting latch.

  

• Pack of NaturalWave® Medium Flow Teats: Anti-colic with a wide-base and gradual slope for a just-right latch, Lansinoh’s NaturalWave™ Teats are known as the ‘teat babies take’. Clinically proven to reduce nipple confusion. The Medium Flow teat provides a faster milk flow while still supporting the same wave-like tongue movements, so older babies can feed efficiently without nipple confusion.

  

Which teat is right for your baby?

Best for

• Newborns and younger babies (0-3 months) who need a gentle, controlled milk flow
• Breastfed babies who need a teat that mimics the breast's natural milk release

Not for

• Older babies (6+ months) who have strong sucking skills and need a faster milk delivery