UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES
4301 West Markham Street - Little Rock, Arkansas 72205
NUK Slow-Flow Nipple:
WHAT IS THE FLOW RATE?
Orthodontic nipple with a broader base, soft
Despite being a slow ow nipple, it has a fast ow rate.
WHO USES IT?
This nipple is appropriate for infants with a “munching” suck pattern or
very high palatal vaults that affect the lingual palatal seal.
Not recommended for most PTNBs or infants who are breastfeeding.
WHERE CAN I BUY IT?
You can buy it in most major stores.
Dr. Brown’s Preemie Nipple:
WHAT IS THE FLOW RATE?
The Dr. Brown’s Preemie nipple is a slower ow rate than the Dr. Brown’s
Level 1 nipple and the Enfamil Slow-Flow nipple.
WHO USES IT?
This nipple is a good option for premature infants who are having
difculty with a slow-ow nipple.
Babies needing this reduced ow rate are followed by SLP services.
WHERE CAN I BUY IT?
The Preemie nipple is not available in most major stores. You can buy it at
Babies “R” Us and order it online at Amazon.com.
Dr. Brown’s Ultra Preemie Nipple:
WHAT IS THE FLOW RATE?
The Dr. Brown’s Ultra Preemie nipple is 35% slower ow rate than the
Dr. Brown’s Preemie nipple.
Babies needing this reduced ow rate are followed by SLP services for
aspiration risks.
WHO USES IT?
This is an option for infants who appear unsafe from a swallowing
standpoint with all other nipple options.
If a baby needs this nipple, consider caution with po advancement.
WHERE CAN I BUY IT?
This nipple is not available for purchase outside of the hospital.
This is not an appropriate nipple for discharge home.
Nipple Types, continued
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