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12-11-2012 at 6:27 AM
bubble515
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nipple size question

LO is 10 weeks old and on a preemie nipple.. we moved to a level one but due to choking moved baby  back down.  we did a preemie originally to transition from bf to bottle.

well, she has some reflux.  trying to figure out if it just a natural reflux (only spits up..cries when its time to burp, but nothing major)   OR if it could be the nipple.  she does gulp the bottle down so i dont know if moving her to a level one is the answer.   how do you know if the nipple size is right?

 
12-11-2012 at 6:50 AM
CottonGirl
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My pediatrician told us you'll know because they get more frustrated at the bottle having to work so hard to get it out.  But if they seem like they are getting enough fast enough, it may still be a good nipple size to use.  We had the same question too!  
 
12-11-2012 at 9:03 AM
3litttlebi...
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I have read that you will know based on LO's frustration level or the nipple collapsing because they are sucking so hard. And maybe just keep trying the level 1 every once and awhile to see how your baby does.

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