When to switch to faster nipple flow?

Anonymous
My 6 month old is still using #2 Avent nipples. I tried the #3 nipple and it seems to come out too fast for him. I'm wondering if I should be concerned or if this is normal. What # nipple are you using on your 6 month old?
Anonymous
We didn't switch to #3 until he was 9 month or after.
But each kid is different.. Sounds like your kid likes his #2.
Anonymous
Try the next up if it takes a long time to finish a bottle or if he is sucking really hard. We moved up to #3 by 6 mos. We just held the bottle more horizontal so the milk didn't come flying out. Only needed to do this for about a week until she got used to the new flow. She had no problems.
Anonymous
We never moved past #2. We just eventually went to sippy cups. I don't think there's a reason you *have* to move up.
Anonymous
When the child starts getting fussy with a bottle. Usually, they are annoyed that they are not getting enough milk. With both by kids it was around the recommended age on the avent nipple package.
Anonymous
My 6 month old doesn't like the size 3. And we've tried it multiple times. He seems content with the size 2 so we'll stick to that until he demonstrates otherwise.
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