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Axifeed baby feeding cup 40ml (pack of 5)

Direct from a major UK healthcare products supplier, this ready to use feeding cup is specially designed to provide a measured, controllable and continuous flow of milk to the baby.

Developed following extensive research and feedback from neo-natal professionals.

Supplied sterile and ready to use.

Features

Axifeed infant feeding cup
  • BPA-Free
  • Made from clear, 'food approved' polypropylene
  • A unique reservoir shaped feeding lip
  • Pliable, easy to handle and clean
  • 10ml graduated markings to 40ml max.
  • Individually sealed in sterile packaging
  • Ready to use
  • Can be re-sterilised by standard cold water methods

 

important Contact your Health Visitor or Breast Feeding Counsellor if you require further guidance on infant cup-feeding before attempting to cup-feed your baby.

Where baby has feeding or swallowing difficulties due to a medical condition, such as cleft palate, cup feeding MUST always be done under the guidance of a Health Professional.

 

Quantity of 5 baby feeding cups, sterile and individually sealed

Product code: IFCPK5

Price: £4.99 inc. VAT

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Benefits of infant cup feeding

  • Cup feeding still allows for bonding - sit baby upright by your naked breasts so that he can smell you.
  • Helps to improve the muscles in the mouth and movement of the tongue.
  • Cup feeding can help prevent nipple confusion and is often used as a top up.
  • Useful in trying to get breast feeding established.
  • Research suggests that if a baby has good oral experiences early in life, then weaning is more successful.

Guidelines for cup feeding

  • It is best to avoid introducing cup feeding at a time when your baby is extremely hungry or over-tired.
  • Your baby should be wide awake and sat upright on your lap. Have plenty of bibs/muslin squares available as this is very messy! Make sure you are relaxed and feel comfortable. This time should be peaceful and relaxing for you both.
  • With your hand, support and control your baby’s head. Swaddling can help, but be careful that your baby doesn’t overheat.
  • Half fill the sterile special baby feeding cup.
  • Keeping the cup in contact with your baby's lower lip, gently tilt the cup so that a little milk enters his mouth. Keep the cup in this position.
  • Let your baby sip/lap at his own pace. Make sure baby is upright at all times.
  • Be patient and let your baby ‘tell’ you they have had enough.
  • NEVER POUR THE MILK INTO YOUR BABY'S MOUTH.

Above text ©2007-2009 - Janette Cassidy, (BSc (Hons) Public Health, RGN, HV) Specialist Practitioner.


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