Haberman / Medela SpecialNeeds Feeder

just thought id post a picture of M using the Haberman, or as its now called the Medela "Special Needs Feeder". :)

you can find information on their website.

here is a quick link:

http://www.medelabreastfeedingus.com/products/576/specialneeds-feeder

they describe it like this:

"The SpecialNeeds Feeder is designed for babies with facial or oral problems that hamper their ability to maintain adequate suction for feeding. The specially designed valve and silicone feeder adjust milk flow to suit baby’s needs."

Here are my thoughts:

I know this feeder bottle is recommended for those with Cleft Lip/Palate or both and i do recommend it! it can also be used for babies with poor suck habits. it is definitely in part responsible for her getting her tongue working in the right way for milk transfer i think, and it also helped her with her suck suck swallow breathe reflex. the "slow" line was still a bit fast for her, but a lot of bottles have been so far so i dont discount the works of this bottle.

i liked that it didnt just fall into her mouth when she drank. the way it works is this: you turn it upside down and squeeze the top chamber which forces out air and allows milk into the top chamber. this only needs to be done in the beginning of the feeding; baby's suction brings milk down during the feed. It has 3 lines, short medium and long. Short for slower flow, medium for medium flow and long for fast. you match up the Line you want directly under baby's nose and that determines flow!

Good Luck Mommas!