Has anyone tried using the Calma nipple to transition a preemie from bottle to breast? If so, how did it go?
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We didn't use it for a preemie, but did use it for a tongue tied baby to transition from bottle to breast. It REALLY helped. Before my daughter would just try to clamp on with her gums, this bottle taught her to suck properly.
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Yes. My baby is strictly breastfed so he only gets a bottle on the occasion I have to be away for more than a couple of hours. He has to work the outer nipple enough to put pressure on the inner nipple which is a lot like nursing. I still suggest burping a few times during bottle feeding to slow it down a bit but he doesn't go through it as quickly as other babies I've seen using "normal" bottles.
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I purchased medium flow and fast flow nipples from Target and used those instead. ..they let the formula flow easier. The babies did not have to suckle so hard with the nipple change.
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Not at all! We had had for 6 to 7 months and not 1 problem at all. Our son did bite through 1 nipple because we didn't pay attention that he was teething, but that is what can happen with any bottle!I give it a 9.7 out of 10 because I wish they had more schemes other then the two we have found available. It would be nice to have different patter or colors to tell if one is a juice cup and one is a milk etc.I say buy it, you will love them!
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I'm sorry I don't know. I've had to switch to advent bottles. My LO and I could no longer breast feed and found she didn't need a nipple to stimulate breast flow. She is much happier on classic flow.
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The Natural nipple is designed for babies that breastfeed. It's designed to simulate a breast so if you have to feed the bby with bottle it won't interfere or cause a confusion on the baby. It's great. Have in mind that these nipples are only for natural baby's bottles, ou can't use it on a regular one!
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Hello. We do apologies, we were unable to go to the link provided. Can what Bottle be used for what Nipple? Thank you.
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I used dr brown nipples in it & they fit... But I didn't really care for the product... My baby got quite a bit of air... He got frustrated and would just spit the whole thing out...
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Wide base nipples are like all other nipples a hole the the milk drips threw and is sucked out of the Calma is hard to explain in a message but it is like your breastfeeding nothing comes out unless there is suction. My daughter wouldn't take ANY bottle or nipple until we used the Calma
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My baby is only 5 mos so we are doing a nuk brand sippy soon. I think Nuby makes a sippy tho with a nipple like top.
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The Calma nipples are in 3 parts, the nipple, the holder and the cap that screws the whole thing together. The opening looks similar, but since I don't have any regular bottles I would purchase just one whole bottle at first and try it out.
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I use both the bottles and the Medela breastpump, and no it does not work with it. Both products are great though!
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Yes, we've been really pleased with it. If the baby isn't breastfed then there's no point buying this, but if the baby switches back and forth between bottle and breast you'll be happy to have it. If you're buying it for a mom who already has a bunch of Medela stuff (pump, bottles, etc) then I recommend buying the CALMA nipple in the 8oz option. Unless the prices have changed, you get way more for your money with that option (2 bottles versus just 1) and I already had a bunch of 5oz Medela bottles. The two 8oz bottles that came with the CALMA nipple i purchased are still the only two 8oz bottles I own, so I'm glad I did it that way....kinda killed two birds with one stone. Yes, we've been really pleased with it. If the baby isn't breastfed then there's no point buying this, but if the baby switches back and forth between bottle and breast you'll be happy to have it. If you're buying it for a mom who already has a bunch of Medela stuff (pump, bottles, etc) then I recommend buying the CALMA nipple in the 8oz option. Unless the prices have changed, you get way more for your money with that option (2 bottles versus just 1) and I already had a bunch of 5oz Medela bottles. The two 8oz bottles that came with the CALMA nipple i purchased are still the only two 8oz... » Read More Yes, we've been really pleased with it. If the baby isn't breastfed then there's no point buying this, but if the baby switches back and forth between bottle and breast you'll be happy to have it. If you're buying it for a mom who already has a bunch of Medela stuff (pump, bottles, etc) then I recommend buying the CALMA nipple in the 8oz option. Unless the prices have changed, you get way more for your money with that option (2 bottles versus just 1) and I already had a bunch of 5oz Medela bottles. The two 8oz bottles that came with the CALMA nipple i purchased are still the only two 8oz bottles I own, so I'm glad I did it that way....kinda killed two birds with one stone. « Show Less
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I bought a small brush in the baby section designed for cleaning bottle nipples. It fits right in there. You might also try a paste of baking soda and water and work it in there with a toothpick or a skewer. But I recommend the nipple brush.
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Very very easy to clean with a bottle brush. The toddler nipple is fast flow I'm not sure about the infant bottle nipple but i assume it's slower
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I didn't think so but I also didnt use it that often. The nipple itself was so long it seemed to almost choke my son. To me it wasn't much like the breast other than the sucking motion to get the milk out. Once he would suck so much winks get into the nipple it would just pour out.
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No, I used this for 2 weeks at every feeding and it could have still been used. I also had the bigger one and the smaller one is so much easier to use. I adapted it by getting some 1/4 inch elastic and trying a piece into a necklace. That was much easier to use than the lame clip that it comes with. Good luck with nursing!