What is nipple flow rate? Why does it matter?

Flow rate is as important as nipple shape when it comes to acceptance and comfortable feeding. But there isn’t one-size-fits-all flow. Every baby is different. 

Feeding Made Simple

Written by Dr. Max Dean Goldstein, Feeding Made Simple explores what flow rates are, how to find the right one for your baby, and how to help make your feeding journey smoother. 

What you need to know about flow rate 

In your Feeding Made Simple guide, you’ll find expert advice including... 

What is nipple flow rate? 
Slow flow vs fast flow nipples: Which one does your baby need? 
“Why won't my baby take the bottle?" 
How to introduce a bottle to a breastfed baby 
How to bottle feed to help prevent gas and reflux 


Sounds helpful, right? Download for free below.

“Feeding isn't just about milk; it's about rhythm, coordination, comfort, and bonding.”

- Dr Max, Family Medicine Physician

Nipple flow rate guide written by experts

A Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician, Dr. Max has spent more than a decade caring for individuals across all ages. 

Understanding that every baby and every family is different, his bespoke fourth trimester care means newborns and new parents get the expert advice and support they need. 

Feeding Made Simple also features excerpts from Krystal Duhaney, Registered Nurse & International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant, and Elsie Hewitt, Actor, Model, and new mom. 

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