Description
Empowering Oral Feeding for Babies with Unique Needs
The MEDELA Special Needs Feeder is specifically designed to support oral feeding in babies who are unable to create a vacuum due to certain syndromes, neurological disorders, or conditions such as cleft lip and palate. This innovative feeding solution allows babies to use compression to feed, offering a gentle and controlled way to receive nourishment.
Empowering Babies, Supporting Caregivers: The Special Needs Feeder helps babies who struggle with traditional feeding methods to experience oral feeding, promoting development and bonding. It also provides caregivers with a reliable and adjustable tool to meet their baby's unique needs.
【Feeding babies with special needs】
The line mark on the teat helps the caregiver to find the right position (three different flows). The slit valve makes the teat sensitive to any feeding effort and closes completely when the baby wants to pause. The one-way valve prevents air from entering the teat. The SpecialNeeds Feeder can be reused after it has been cleaned in accordance with the instructions for use.
【Key Features】
- Designed for Vacuum-Challenged Babies: Enables feeding through compression for infants with cleft lip/palate, neurological disorders, or other conditions hindering suction.
- Variable and Controllable Milk Flow: Features a slit valve mechanism allowing caregivers to easily adjust the milk flow rate according to the baby's abilities and feeding effort.
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Sensitive to Weak Feeding Efforts: The teat's design is responsive even to very gentle compression, making it suitable for babies with weak sucking reflexes.
- One-Way Valve: Prevents air from entering the teat, reducing the risk of air ingestion and discomfort for the baby.
- Teat Closes Completely: The slit valve ensures the teat closes fully when the baby pauses feeding, preventing milk spillage and allowing for comfortable breaks.
- Supports Oral Feeding Development: Facilitates the development of oral motor skills and coordination in infants with feeding challenges.
- Reusable and Easy to Clean: Designed for repeated use after thorough cleaning according to the instructions.
【What's Inside】
- 1 x 80ml collection container
- 1 x Lid
- 1 x Valve plate
- 1 x Membrane
- 1 x Teat
The MEDELA Special Needs Feeder is a valuable tool for supporting the nutritional needs and oral feeding development of babies with specific challenges, helping them to thrive.