Assessing the flow rate of different bottles and teats for neonates with feeding difficulties: An Australian context

Written By Britt Pados

In this study of 27 different types of bottle teats (N = 405) used to feed infants in Australia, we found significant differences in flow rates between teats. For example, within bottle teats labeled “slow flow,” there were significant differences in flow rates. These data can be used to guide clinical decision-making around teat selection when feeding medically-complex infants.

Authors: Jeanne Marshall, Sally Clarke, Catherine Escott, & Britt Pados

Publication Information: Journal of Neonatal Nursing. 2020; 27(4): 285-290. doi: 10.1016/j.jnn.2020.11.014

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