Nipples that deliver the perfect flow to meet an infant’s specific feeding needs

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Narrow Nipples

Made of high-grade silicone, each nipple level provides a preferred flow rate and comes with a universal collar.

• Quality controlled to assure dependable, reliable flow rates
• Consistent, researched flow rates when used with the internal vent system
• Eight (8) nipple flow levels with three (3) slower flow options
• Flow rate imprinted on nipple
• Individually wrapped

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Ultra-Preemie™ Nipple

• The slowest of slower flow nipple rates available in the Dr. Brown’s Medical line
• Often the first choice of medical professionals with very premature or medically fragile infants
• Appropriate when the flow rate of a faster flow nipple is trialed, and the infant continues to show signs that the flow rate is too fast
• This nipple has 35% less flow rate than Dr. Brown’s® Preemie Flow™ Nipple

Preemie Flow™ Nipple

• Consider using this nipple for a premature infant’s first oral feeding or if an infant exhibits feeding stress signals that the flow is too fast
• Often the first choice of medical professionals with premature or medically fragile infants
• This nipple has 35% more flow rate than Dr. Brown’s® Ultra-Preemie™ Nipple

Level T Nipple

• For use with infants requiring a slower flow nipple than Level 1 or needing to transition from the Preemie level nipple to a higher flow nipple
• Often useful for full-term infants who are breastfeeding but are receiving supplemental bottle feedings
• This nipple has 25% more flow rate than Dr. Brown’s® Preemie Flow™ Nipple

Level 1 Nipple

• This nipple is chosen for the more mature feeder who demonstrates consistent, efficient feeding skills and is taking larger volumes of milk
• Not initially suggested for infants who are breastfeeding, unless specifically recommended by a lactation consultant or medical professional
• This nipple has 15% more flow rate than the Dr. Brown’s® Level T Nipple

Level 2 Nipple

• Typical correlated development skills at this level include sitting up with or without support, accepting early solids such as small amounts of cereal via spoon
• Consider using this nipple level if infant has established consistent feeding skills
• This nipple has 60% more flow rate than Dr. Brown’s® Level 1 Nipple

Level 3 Nipple

• Typical correlated development skills at this level include sitting up with or without support, taking solid foods such as rice cereal and stage 1-2 fruits and vegetables from a spoon
• Consider using this nipple level if infant has established consistent feeding skills
• This nipple has 50% more flow rate than Dr. Brown’s® Level 2 Nipple

Level 4 Nipple

• Typical correlated development skills at this level include transitioning to finger foods and cup drinking
• Consider using this nipple level if infant has advanced feeding skills
• This nipple has 50% more flow rate than Dr. Brown’s® Level 3 Nipple

Y-Cut Nipple

• This should only be used when dispensing the highest level of viscosity
• Not recommended for use with preterm infants

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Nipple 6-Packs

Compatible with all Narrow Dr. Brown’s® Zero-Resistance™ Bottle Systems

• Ultra-Preemie™ or Level T nipple (Slower flow nipples)
• Consistent, researched flow rates when used in the Dr. Brown’s® Zero-Resistance™ Options+™ bottle system with the internal vent system
• Ships in Frustration Free Packaging, not individually wrapped
• Nipple only, no collar
• Flow rate imprinted on nipple

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Nipples 2-Packs

Compatible with all Narrow Dr. Brown’s® Zero-Resistance™ Bottle Systems

• Six (6) nipple flow levels
• Consistent, researched flow rates when used in the Dr. Brown’s® Zero-Resistance™ Options+™ bottle system with the internal vent system
• Flow rate imprinted on nipple
• Nipple only, no collar
• Clamshell packaging

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