This guide is for parents and caregivers seeking a gentle, natural feeding solution for their infant. The MAM Teat - Silk offers a comfortable and familiar experience for newborns, aiding in a smooth transition to bottle feeding. While highly beneficial for delicate needs, it's important to ensure proper care for optimal hygiene and durability.
Designed for Infants: Specifically tailored for the delicate needs of newborns, ensuring appropriate flow and shape.
Natural Feeding Experience: Engineered to mimic the feel of a mother's breast, promoting easier acceptance.
Comfortable Design: Provides a soft and gentle feeding experience, reducing discomfort for your baby.
MAM Silk Teat Surface: Features MAM's patented SkinSoft™ silicone surface, offering a unique, silky-soft feel that babies instinctively accept.
Gentle on Gums: The soft material is gentle against a baby's developing gums and palate.
High Quality Material: Made from durable and safe materials suitable for infant feeding products (referring to the 'Silk' surface, which is silicone).
Natural Feel: The Silk Teat surface is highly accepted by babies, making bottle-feeding easier.
Gentle for Newborns: Specifically designed to be soft and suitable for a baby's delicate mouth.
Comfortable Latch: Supports a comfortable and natural latch, reducing fussiness during feeding.
Trusted Brand: Part of the MAM family of products, known for baby-friendly designs.
Flow Rate Specific: Primarily designed for newborns, meaning a different flow rate teat may be needed as the baby grows.
Compatibility: Best paired with MAM bottles for optimal fit and performance.
Regular Replacement Needed: Like all teats, requires regular replacement due to wear and hygiene.
Natural Feel: The Silk Teat surface is highly accepted by babies, making bottle-feeding easier.
Gentle for Newborns: Specifically designed to be soft and suitable for a baby's delicate mouth.
Comfortable Latch: Supports a comfortable and natural latch, reducing fussiness during feeding.
Trusted Brand: Part of the MAM family of products, known for baby-friendly designs.
Flow Rate Specific: Primarily designed for newborns, meaning a different flow rate teat may be needed as the baby grows.
Compatibility: Best paired with MAM bottles for optimal fit and performance.
Regular Replacement Needed: Like all teats, requires regular replacement due to wear and hygiene.
The MAM Teat - Silk is engineered to provide a seamless and comfortable feeding experience for newborns. Its primary benefit lies in the MAM Silk Teat surface, a unique silicone texture designed to feel like skin, which is often instinctively accepted by babies. This can significantly ease the transition from breast to bottle or supplement existing feeding routines.
Typical Use Cases:
Newborn Feeding: Ideal for the first weeks and months of a baby's life, offering a slow and controlled flow suitable for tiny mouths.
Combination Feeding: Supports mothers who wish to combine breastfeeding with bottle feeding, as the natural feel helps prevent nipple confusion.
Comfort for Delicate Gums: The soft and gentle material is suitable for babies with sensitive gums, providing a soothing feeding experience.
To ensure optimal performance:
Proper Assembly: Always ensure the teat is correctly fitted into the bottle's collar to prevent leaks and ensure proper ventilation.
Temperature Check: Before feeding, always check the milk temperature on your wrist to ensure it's safe for your baby.
Monitor Flow: Observe your baby during feeding to ensure the flow rate is appropriate. If your baby is struggling or taking too long, consult a healthcare professional or consider a different flow teat as they grow.
Inspect: Before first use and after each subsequent use, visually inspect the teat for any signs of damage, tears, or wear. Discard immediately if damaged.
Clean: Wash thoroughly with warm soapy water immediately after each use. Rinse well.
Sterilize: Before first use, sterilize the teat using one of the recommended methods: boiling in water for 5 minutes, steam sterilization (electric or microwave), or cold water sterilization solution. Always follow the instructions for your chosen sterilization method.
Assemble: Gently pull the teat through the screw ring until it is securely in place. Ensure it is not twisted or stretched.
Attach: Screw the assembled teat and collar onto your MAM bottle until secure, but do not overtighten.
MAM Bottles: The MAM Teat - Silk is designed to be compatible with all MAM wide-neck baby bottles. For best performance and to prevent leaks, it is highly recommended to use it with MAM brand bottles.
Flow Rates: This specific teat is designed for newborns, offering a slow flow. MAM offers various flow rates (e.g., Medium, Fast, Cross-Cut) for different developmental stages. Check the packaging for the specific flow rate.
Cleaning: Always clean immediately after use to prevent milk residue buildup. Use a soft brush or sponge. Avoid harsh abrasive cleaners or scouring pads.
Sterilization: Regular sterilization is crucial for infant feeding products. Follow manufacturer's guidelines for your sterilizer.
Storage: Store cleaned and sterilized teats in a clean, dry, and covered container, away from direct sunlight and heat.
Replacement: Teats should be replaced regularly for hygiene and safety reasons, typically every 1-2 months, or sooner if any signs of damage, stickiness, swelling, or discoloration appear. Do not enlarge the feeding hole, as this can be dangerous for your baby.