The most important parameters of Bottle Nipples currently used in the Czech Republic for feeding Preterm Infants who are hospitalised

Abstract

The aim of this study is to test the speed and variability of the flow of nipples currently used in the Czech Republic in NICU. 10 disposable nipples and 10 reusable nipples were selected for comparison. Subsequently, 10 identical products from each teat were tested and included in the basic set of nipples to be tested. The volume of the infant milk suctioned for one minute was measured using a breastmilk pump. The average flow rate through the nipple and the coefficient of variation were used to compare the nipples of individual categories and production brands.

Keywords

• preterm infant
• bottle-feeding
• nipple flow rate
• coefficient of variation