How does the Breastbottle® nurser s nipple compare to other artificial nipples?
The average nursing infant repeats a sucking action 2,000 to 3,000 times per 24 hour period. Therefore, the way the infant latches on to the breast or our bottle is very important. An important design feature of the Breastbottle nurser is the seamless curve of the nipple as it attaches to the full breast dome. Ultrasound photos of breastfeeding babies show much of the areola drawn into the infant’s mouth. This is believed to be the ideal relationship for optimum infant oral development. Even the largest artificial nipples on ordinary bottles do not permit this to the extent that it is possible with the Breastbottle nurser. As in breastfeeding, an infant can draw the soft breast-like container into the mouth, requiring the mouth to open wide. Further, an infant can work the “areola” of the Breastbottle nurser and knead the dome which will produce a flow response.
