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What are the benefits of the Natural Response nipple?

Published on 16 July 2026

The main benefit of our Natural Response nipple is that it behaves more like a breast, so your baby can drink, swallow, and breathe using their natural rhythm. Just as your baby would do while breastfeeding. Milk only flows from the nipple when your baby actively drinks. The Natural Response nipple will not leak. Your little one is always in control of the flow and can feed and pause when they choose. Whether you are breastfeeding naturally or bottle-feeding, the Natural Response nipple gives you the freedom to switch between the two feeding methods.

It may take a few attempts for your baby to become familiar with the Natural Response nipple. So do not get discouraged should your little one refuse the nipple after a few tries. It may take up to 2 to 3 attempts until your little one finds the nipple to their liking, especially when transitioning from a free-flow bottle.

Combined with our AirFree vent insert, the nipple stays full of milk, not air. It provides comfort while feeding and is designed to reduce common issues like colic and gas reflux.

Finding the right nipple is important:

We all learn at our own pace. Suckling is a skill and some babies develop it quicker than others. That’s why some babies might initially benefit from our “First Flow” teat (Teat 0) before progressing to the Natural Response nipples.

When should I switch the nipples?
Try a Natural Response nipple with a higher flow rate if your baby is playing with the nipple instead of drinking or seems frustrated. Switch to our original Natural 2oz bottle (SCF039/17) with the Natural T0 nipple (SCF657/27) for an easier flow when your baby takes longer than 20 minutes to drink 50 ml using the Natural Response nipples. If feeding difficulties persist, consult a healthcare professional.

 

The information on this page applies to the following models: SCD837/12 , SCD838/11 , SCD878/11 , SCF263/61 , SCY670/01 , SCY673/01 , SCY900/00 , SCY900/01 , SCY900/02 , SCY903/01 , SCY903/02 , SCY903/03 , SCY903/11 , SCY903/21 , SCY903/66 , SCY903/67 , SCY906/01 , SCY906/02 , SCY930/01 , SCY933/01 , SCY961/02 , SCY962/02 , SCY963/02 , SCY964/02 , SCY965/02 , SCY966/02 . Click here to show more product numbers Click here to show less product numbers

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