Tiny Tummy Tribe Blog

I had a call recently from an exclusive pumping parent in full-on panic mode. “I have low supply!” she exclaimed. Her baby? Eight days old, already back to birthweight, and she was pumping two ounces every two hours. Spoiler alert: her supply is amazing! And yesterday, I visited with a mom whose baby is a content, thriving little cutie at 4 months old. She feeds him every three hours, including overnights. But she is concerned he’s not where he should be and asked if she should stretch those feedings out because, “That’s what I heard I should do.” Where’d she hear it? TikTok? Instagram? A well-meaning aunt? Who knows!

Transitioning between feeding at the breast/chest and bottle feeding can be a challenging journey for many parents. It's crucial to choose the right shaped bottle nipple to support your baby's oral development and ease this transition. Here’s a guide on some of the best bottle nipple shapes to consider, along with what to avoid.