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Paced Feeding & Reflux Quick-Reference
Feeding a preemie is a skill you and your baby are learning together. This one-pager keeps the technique — and the warning signs — where you actually feed: on the fridge, by the chair, at 2am.
One pageWhat’s inside
- The 6 steps of paced bottle feeding, in order — positioning, bottle angle, pacing, and the stress cues to watch for
- A side-by-side chart: normal spit-up vs. the reflux warning signs that deserve a call to the doctor
- Nipple flow, positioning, and anti-colic bottle tips specific to preemies
- A clear "when to call the doctor" list — print it for the fridge or the bottle station
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Dr. Brown's
Dr. Brown's Preemie Flow Nipples (Level P)
- Dr. Brown's second-slowest flow and the usual starting point for preemies — an Ultra-Preemie nipple exists if this still runs too fast
- Lets your baby set the pace and stay coordinated
- Fits Dr. Brown's Options+ bottles
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Lansinoh
Lansinoh mOmma Feeding Bottle
- NaturalWave nipple encourages a paced, breast-like latch
- Built-in vent cuts swallowed air
- Fewest parts to wash for simpler late-night cleanup
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This guide is for general information only and isn’t medical advice. Every baby is different — always follow your pediatrician, NICU team, or feeding specialist for guidance about your baby. Full disclaimer.