Glass baby bottle SpecialNeeds

Short description
The SpecialNeeds Feeder supports oral feeding in infants who cannot generate a vacuum due to syndromes, neurological disorders or cleft lip/palate. It permits controlled compression feeding from the first days and is suitable for infants with weak or atypical sucking patterns.

Indications
Designed for newborns and infants with impaired vacuum generation (e.g. cleft lip/palate, certain syndromes, neurological impairment) who require assisted oral feeding.

How it works
The mouthpiece includes a slit valve that responds to even minimal compression, allowing milk flow when the infant compresses and closing during pauses. A one‑way valve prevents air ingress. A mark on the mouthpiece indicates position for three selectable flow settings, enabling caregivers to adapt flow to the infant's abilities.

Benefits

• Enables oral feeding when vacuum cannot be produced
• Variable, caregiver‑controllable flow (three positions) to match infant effort
• Sensitive to very weak compression/feeding attempts
• One‑way valve reduces air entry and overflow risk
• Can be reused after cleaning according to the Instructions for Use

Technical specifications

• Brand: Medela
• Commercial name: SpecialNeeds
• Reference / Product code: 101046039 (where applicable)
• Feeding mechanism: Compression‑activated mouthpiece with slit valve; one‑way valve
• Flow settings: Three selectable positions via mouthpiece marking
• Sizes: Standard mouthpiece; Mini mouthpiece available for smaller oral cavities
• Reusability: Reusable after cleaning and preparation per Instructions for Use

Downloads

• SpecialNeeds Feeder Instructions for Use (pdf)
• SpecialNeeds Feeder Hospital Instructions for Use (pdf)