Medela Mini-SpecialNeeds, Instructions For Use Manual

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How Does the SpecialNeeds
™
Feeder Help?
Rewards the weakest suck
In conventional feeders, much of the baby’s effort is wasted on
compression of air within the container and movement of feed
within the system. However, the unique SpecialNeeds teat is
separated from the container by a one-way valve. Once filled,
milk is held in the teat and cannot flow back into the container.
All your baby’s sucking effort is directed onto the contents of
the teat, so even the weakest suck gets results.
Never floods
Enlarging the hole of an ordinary teat does not solve your
feeding problems. Your baby cannot stop the flow of feed in
order to relax and breathe. Panic and choking soon result.
The SpecialNeeds Feeder has a slit-valve in the mouthpiece
which only opens when your baby sucks. Your baby has
complete control and is never overwhelmed. It also has the
advantage of variable flow. Graduation from a large opening,
down to a shut position, can be achieved to suit the individual
needs of your baby. Whichever opening you select, it will
always shut between sucks.