Bottles

Philips Avent Natural Response Baby Bottle

Baby bottle

Manufacturer: philips.com

Product page: Official source

Manual: View manual

Age & weight limits

  • 4oz/125ml bottle: Stage 0-3m.
  • 9oz/260ml bottle: Stage 3-6m.
  • 11oz/330ml bottle: Stage 6m+.
  • Natural Response nipples are available in flow rates 1 to 5 in the United States and Canada, and 1 to 6 in other countries.
  • Philips says to let your baby's drinking style guide nipple flow, not age.

Transitions

Key transitions

Adjustments and changes as your baby grows, in the order they typically come up.

Use 4 oz/125 mL bottle

Informational

Stage 0-3m

Use the 4 oz/125 mL Natural Response bottle. The cited 4 oz product page includes a Slow Nipple and lists the stage as 0-3m.

Switch to First Flow nipple if needed

Recommended

when your baby takes longer than 20 minutes to drink 50 ml/1.7 oz using the Natural Response nipples

Switch to the “First Flow” nipple (Nipple 0) before progressing to the Natural Response nipples.

Move to a higher nipple flow

Recommended

Your baby is not getting enough milk from the bottle; the duration of the feed is too long (for example, longer than 30 minutes); or your baby falls asleep during feeding, gets frustrated, or plays with the nipple instead of drinking.

Change to a nipple with a higher flow rate.

Move to a lower nipple flow

Recommended

Your baby is gulping the milk down or milk leaks out of its mouth during feeding.

Change to a nipple with a lower flow rate.

Move to 9 oz/260 mL bottle

Informational

Stage 3-6m

Move to a 9 oz/260 mL Natural Response bottle. The cited 9 oz product page includes a Medium Nipple and lists the stage as 3-6m.

Move to 11 oz/330 mL bottle

Informational

Stage 6m+

Move to an 11 oz/330 mL Natural Response bottle. The cited 11 oz product page includes a Fast Nipple and lists the stage as 6m+.

Safety

Usage warnings

  • If feeding difficulties persist, consult a healthcare professional.
  • For hygienic reasons, replace feeding nipples every 3 months.
  • Inspect before each use and pull the feeding nipple in all directions.
  • Discard nipples at the first signs of damage or weakness.

Details

Product notes

Compatibility

  • Mix and match Philips Avent breast pump, bottle and cup parts.
  • When using a Philips Avent Natural Response or Anti-colic nipple and its accompanying screw ring, the AirFree vent is compatible.

Setup notes

  • Ensure the feeding nipple is fully pulled through the screw ring to help prevent spills and leaking during feeding.
  • The anti-colic valve is designed to keep air away from baby's tummy during feeding.
  • If the valve sound bothers you or your baby, rotate the bottle so the valve is on top while feeding so milk does not come in contact with the valve.
  • If using the AirFree vent insert, the nipple stays full of milk, not air.
  • Nipple flow levels in the line: Flow 1 / Extra Slow; Flow 2 / Slow; Flow 3 / Medium; Flow 4 / Fast; Flow 5 / Extra Fast; Flow 6 is the highest flow rate and Philips says it is more suitable for thicker liquids or babies who want a fast flow. Philips also says flows 1 to 5 are sold in the United States and Canada, while flow 6 is sold in other countries.
  • Philips says to start with the nipple that comes with the bottle and adjust from there. Use a higher flow if baby is not getting enough milk, feeds take too long, baby falls asleep during feeding, gets frustrated, or plays with the nipple instead of drinking. Use a lower flow if baby is gulping or milk leaks out of the mouth.
  • Philips says babies with an enthusiastic drinking style usually need a lower nipple flow such as 1 or 2, while slow and steady drinking babies are likely to prefer a higher nipple flow such as 4 or 5/6.
  • Bottle sizes in the cited Natural Response line: 4oz/125ml, 9oz/260ml, and 11oz/330ml. Philips says the bottle age indications are to guide container size that matches the amount of milk babies typically drink.

Care instructions

  • Thoroughly clean all parts before the first use and after each subsequent use.
  • After each feeding, disassemble all parts and wash them in warm, soapy water.
  • Ensure that any food residues are removed, then rinse thoroughly.
  • If you use a brush to clean the tip of the feeding nipple, clean it carefully to avoid damage.
  • Sterilize the cleaned parts using a Philips Avent sterilizer, or boil them in water for 5 minutes.

Sourced from the manufacturer's official documentation. View official source.