Baby feeder Nipple
MAQ Baby feeder Nipple Wide Neck (Pack of 2)
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Description
Feeding a baby is easier when the feeder nipple feels soft and natural. MAQ wide neck nipples are made from soft food-grade silicone, with a wide breast-like shape. They help a lot while switching your baby from breast feeding to bottle feeding.
What makes these nipples different
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Breastlike shape wide nipple
It helps your baby to hold the nipple comfortably in the mouth. Every baby is different, so some babies adapt faster than others.
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Anti-colic air valve
It is a small valve that helps in reducing the air your baby swallows during a feed. Colic and gas can have many causes, so a valve alone may not remove them completely.
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Spiral rings inside the teat
They usually help to stop the nipple from collapsing while your baby sucks, so the milk flows steadily.
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Pack of 2
You will always have a spare while the other is being washed or dried.
Flow and age
The flow is medium that is suitable for 3 to 6 month babies. Flow is basically the dripping speed of milk from the bottle. Age on a pack is only a guide. It depends on your baby drinking speed and behavior. You can further read our guide on baby feeder nipple flow stages.
Before the first use
- Wash both new nipples with feeder wash liquid and a brush, then rinse them well and dry them.
- Boil or sterilise them as instructed on the pack.
- Put the nipple on the feeder and fit the ring properly. Don’t fit so tightly.
- First pour the water in the feeder and tilt it to check for leaks.
- After all the right confirmations leave nipples dry completely, and store them in a clean and covered place.
You can also use our feeder cleaning brush and baby liquid cleanser and feeder wash liquid.
Care, safety and when to replace
- Check before every feed. Pull the nipple gently in different directions to check for tears, cracks, stickiness, thinning, cloudiness or a change in colour.
- Replace it at once if it gets damaged. Otherwise, the majority of brands and studies suggest changing it after every 2–3 months.
- Never try to make the hole bigger by yourself with a needle or knife. It can damage the nipple and cause a choking hazard. If your baby needs a faster flow, you should buy the next flow size.
- Don’t use a feeding nipple as a pacifier.
- If the nipple collapses, adjust the ring slightly. Check the air valve is clean and open. You should also make sure that the parts fit properly. If it keeps happening, your baby may need a nipple that lets milk flow faster.
Will it fit my feeder?
This nipple is best fit for wide neck feeders only. Wide neck and standard neck nipples are of different sizes, so they don’t fit each other.
Check your feeder name from the bottle or from the packaging. It is usually labeled as a wide neck or standard neck.
If you’re not sure or you don’t have packaging. You should have the idea that a wide neck feeder has a noticeably wider mouth.
Some feeders only accept the nipples of their own brand. Even the both feeder and nipple are wide but still don't fit with other brands.
Using a MAQ feeder? See our MAQ wide neck feeders and MAQ standard neck feeders. Standard neck feeder? You need the standard neck nipple.
FAQs
Which feeder nipple do I need?
First of all check what neck type of feeder you have. You need to pick a wide neck nipple if it’s a wide neck feeder. If it is a standard neck feeder, you should go for a standard neck nipple.
Will this nipple fit my feeder?
This nipple is best fit for wide neck feeders. It fits MAQ wide neck feeders and can also fit other brand’s wide neck feeders if the ring width matches.
Can I use a wide neck nipple on a standard neck feeder?
No. The standard and wide neck have different openings so don’t fit each other.
What flow is this nipple, and what age is it for?
The flow is slow to medium best for 2month+ babies. Age is just a guide, any nipple can be best for any age of baby. As it doesn’t depend on the age number it depends on baby feeding behaviour.
Why does the nipple collapse while my baby drinks?
Usually it happens due to different reasons including the ring being too tight, the valve is blocked, the parts don’t match, or your baby needs a faster flow.
Can I boil or sterilise the nipples?
You should carefully read the instructions mentioned on the packaging before sterilizing the nipple. If the manufacturer allows you should follow their suggestion to do this.
Can I make the hole bigger for faster flow?
No. It isn’t safe to do by yourself. You should buy the next flow size instead.
