FAQ
What is the Medela Special Needs Spare Teat?
The Medela Special Needs Spare Teat is a replacement teat designed for use with the Medela Special Needs Feeder or Haberman Feeder. It is specifically designed to accommodate infants with feeding challenges, such as cleft lip or palate, neurological disorders, or oral-motor dysfunction.
How does the Medela Special Needs Spare Teat work?
The Special Needs Spare Teat is similar in design to the teat included with the Medela Special Needs Feeder. It features a unique shape and flow control system that allows for controlled milk flow, making it easier for infants with special feeding needs to feed effectively.
When is the Medela Special Needs Spare Teat used?
The Special Needs Spare Teat is used when a replacement teat is needed for the Medela Special Needs Feeder or Haberman Feeder. It may also be used as a backup teat for caregivers who regularly use these feeders with their infants.
Who can benefit from using the Medela Special Needs Spare Teat?
The Special Needs Spare Teat can benefit infants with a range of feeding challenges, including those with cleft lip or palate, neurological disorders, or oral-motor dysfunction.
Is the Medela Special Needs Spare Teat easy to use?
Yes, the Special Needs Spare Teat is easy to use and can be easily attached to the Medela Special Needs Feeder or Haberman Feeder.
How do I clean the Medela Special Needs Spare Teat?
The Special Needs Spare Teat can be washed with warm, soapy water or placed in the dishwasher for thorough cleaning.
- Designed for you : The SpecialNeeds teat created by Medela for mums wishing to feed their babies with expressed milk, designed for babies who cannot create a vacuum due to a birth defect
- Keep calm and relaxed: The slit valve uses compression to make the teat sensitive to any feeding efforts, while also preventing air from entering the teat, for babies with a cleft lip or palate
- Baby-friendly : Created with a slit valve mechanism and oneway design which stops air from entering the bottle, giving the caregiver the ability to have better control over the flow of milk
- Safety first : The line marks help the caregiver find the right position to control the three different flow types; while the teat is also sensitive enough to close completely when baby wants to pause
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