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Special Feeding Devices - We enable you to help your baby when he needs a little extra support with feeding him breastmilk. How can we help you?
For babies who need a little extra help - Breastmilk is important for your baby, but natural breastfeeding is not always possible. Vulnerable babies who are unable to feed at the breast are particularly dependent on the strengthening qualities of breastmilk. Medela is an expert at helping these babies and offers all the extra support you need to provide your baby with all the nutrients he requires. Medela Special Feeding Devices, combined with care from you and their parents, provide the best possible support for your baby.
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- Medela SpecialNeeds Feeder
SpecialNeeds Feeder
Designed for babies with cleft lip and palate and babies with neurological disorders.
The SpecialNeeds Feeder offers the following benefits for feeding your baby breastmilk:
- Easy regulation of milk flow
- Easy milk intake
- No spillage
- Takes less time for feeding
Easy regulation of milk flow
The one-way valve membrane between bottle and teat means no air can enter the teat. In addition to this, the SpecialNeeds Feeder has a slit-valve which enables you to regulate the flow of breastmilk, by simply changing the position of the teat in your baby's mouth. Even if your baby only suckles gently, he is able to activate the breastmilk flow.
Support the fluid intake
Even with the gentlest suckling, the baby can be fed breastmilk, satisfying his natural suckling needs even though his suckling is too weak for breastfeeding. By squeezing the teat you can support the flow of breastmilk, so that it's easier for your baby to drink.
For the very little ones: the Mini-SpecialNeeds Teat
A smaller teat is available for weak or preterm babies: the Mini-SpecialNeeds Teat. Simply replace the standard teat with the mini one.
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- Medela SoftCup Advanced Cup Feeder
SoftCup Advanced Cup Feeder
For short-term feeding of weak or preterm babies
The Soft Cup is the easiest way to feed your baby breastmilk by using a cup. Its soft, spoon-shaped mouthpiece sits gently on your baby's lower lip. This means that your Baby is spilling less breastmilk and you have more control over the amount your baby is taking.
Additional support
The SoftCup comes with an 80ml container so you can also feed larger amounts. Not a drop of the important breastmilk is wasted using the SoftCup and you can save precious time.
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- Medela Disposable Baby Cup Feeder
Baby Cup
For short-term feeding of weak or preterm babies
The Baby Cup is a low-cost alternative and is designed for the following circumstances:
- Short-term feeding of small amounts of breastmilk
- Feeding small supplements
- Administering medication
Its graduation ensures you stay in control of the amount of breastmilk your baby drinks.
Only available for hospital staff
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- Medela FingerFeeder
FingerFeeder
For babies that require small amounts of breastmilk, for medication and for suckling training
With the FingerFeeder it is possible to feed your baby small amounts of breastmilk and medication during the hospital stay. The FingerFeeder is attached to a syringe.
Soft material for gentle beings
The FingerFeeder is made from soft silicone which does not damage the baby's mouth. By suckling on the finger during feeding with the FingerFeeder, the baby can satisfy his natural suckling needs. This means he is satisfied and settles down.
The FingerFeeder is also suitable for babies who are unwilling to feed at the breast. The FingerFeeder still helps them to learn proper suckling behavior.
Only available for hospital staff
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- Medela Supplemental Nursing System
Supplemental Nursing System
Designed for weak or preterm babies, suckling training, stimulating breastmilk production, feeding adopted babies with breastmilk or long-term supplemental feeding.
The Supplemental Nursing System enables women to breastfeed who would not otherwise be able to do so. The Supplemental Nursing System is hung around the neck and thin tubes are placed on top of the nipple. The baby cannot feel the tubes during feeding. Some babies with a weak or irregular suckling are not able to acquire enough nutrients through nursing. In these cases, the Supplemental Nursing System can help with supplemental feeding.