FAQ
What is the Medela SoftCup Advanced Cup Feeder?
The Medela SoftCup Advanced Cup Feeder is a feeding device designed to deliver expressed breast milk or formula to infants who have difficulty breastfeeding directly from the breast or from a bottle.
How does the Medela SoftCup Advanced Cup Feeder work?
The SoftCup Advanced Cup Feeder consists of a soft, flexible cup with a curved shape that conforms to the baby's mouth. The cup is filled with milk, and the caregiver gently tips it to allow the baby to lap up the milk as they would with breastfeeding.
When is the Medela SoftCup Advanced Cup Feeder used?
The SoftCup Advanced Cup Feeder is commonly used for infants who are unable to breastfeed directly or who have difficulty latching onto a bottle nipple. It can also be used for premature infants, babies with cleft palate or lip, or babies with neurological conditions affecting sucking and swallowing.
Who can benefit from using the Medela SoftCup Advanced Cup Feeder?
The SoftCup Advanced Cup Feeder can benefit breastfeeding parents and babies facing challenges such as latch issues, low muscle tone, or medical conditions that affect feeding. It can also be helpful for babies who have difficulty transitioning from breastfeeding to bottle feeding.
Is the Medela SoftCup Advanced Cup Feeder easy to use?
While there may be a learning curve associated with using the SoftCup Advanced Cup Feeder, many caregivers find it relatively easy to use with practice.
Is the Medela SoftCup Advanced Cup Feeder safe for babies?
Yes, It allows infants to receive supplemental nutrition while promoting oral development and maintaining breastfeeding when possible.
How do I clean the Medela SoftCup Advanced Cup Feeder?
It can be washed with warm, soapy water and thoroughly rinsed. It's essential to follow the cleaning instructions provided by Medela.
- The mouthpiece of the SoftCup is made of soft silicone and allows for gentle cup feeding
- The device comes with an 80ml container that has a curved bottom to minimise milk loss and graduations to track the amount of milk taken
- Thanks to the one-way valve membrane between the container and the mouthpiece, the milk flow can be regulated easily by squeezing the chambers of the mouthpiece
- The device can be reused after cleaning in accordance with the instructions for use
- Small size makes it portable and convenient to carry