The Medela Special Needs Feeder is designed for babies who cannot create a vacuum due to certain syndromes, neurological disorders, or conditions such as cleft lip or palate. It allows these babies to feed safely and effectively using compression rather than suction. Features Enables feeding for babies unable to create a vacuum One-way valve prevents air from entering the teat Slit valve mechanism allows caregiver to control milk flow Teat line markings help position for three different flows Standard size feeder with option to switch to Mini SpecialNeeds teat if needed Reusable after proper cleaning Specifications Suitable for babies with special feeding needs Variable and controllable milk flow rate Teat size: Standard (Mini available separately) Material: BPA-free, medical-grade components Care Instructions Clean thoroughly before and after each use Follow Medela cleaning instructions for safe reuse Benefits Supports oral feeding in babies with special needs Sensitive to even very weak feeding effort Helps babies who cannot create a vacuum to feed effectively Allows caregiver to control and adjust milk flow safely
