When to change teats?

[Mummabear]

Hi,

We use the Avent bottle system. DS is on teat # 2 and is doing well with it. I don't think I'll be changing to # 3 for a little while yet but I was wondering if I need to replace the teats with new # 2 ones? The packaging said that they should only be used for around 3 months and then replaced? Is this really best or are they just trying to get more of my money, lol? :confused:

[Ky]

I used the same teats for both of my babies and they seemed to be ok.

I never got to fast flow with either child as they just started choking on the feed, so I switched back.

I used Evenflo classic silicone teats, so I am not too sure about the avent ones. I do think that changing them that often is a bit excessive and probably a bit of a marketing ploy.

[giggles]

I agree, a bit of a ploy perhaps....

I just changed from Avent no.2 teeats cos a feed was taking so long. My DD is now using no.3 and apart from a bit of dribling because it's faster, she is doing well with them, I didn't realise they needed to be changed. I can't see why really if they are well cleaned/sterilised etc...

[Jaileth]

The hospital recomended changing them IF they start to deteroriate or bits start falling off them. (They told us this in the antenatal classes)

Hope this helps

[Sarie]

We use the Nuk brand. But I think you're s'posed to do it every three months (not so much size, just to a new one) or if you notice them discolouring or starting to wear.

[rynosmum]

I use Avent and have never changed the teats (DS is now 17 months old). They are pretty resilient and still aren't showing signs of wear.

Just a tip as well, the difference between teats (flow 1,2,3 etc) is just the number of holes in the top. I steralised a needle and poked a couple of extra holes in my level 1's as he grew....and 'voila ! we're at Level 2 ! :D

[Mummabear]

Ha! I never thought of that rynosmum! Thanks!!!

[Shazbutt]

Yeah, i just change mine when they start to get a bit discoloured, otherwise i only change when they need to go up to the next size mostly....i might try the needle trick though!