Dr. Brown's Natural Flow Baby Bottle Instructions and Safety Guide

This document provides essential instructions and safety information for Dr. Brown's Natural Flow baby bottles.

Before First Use

Use clean hands and clean surfaces when handling. Wash all parts prior to use. Before first use, place nipple/teat in boiling water for five (5) minutes to ensure hygiene. Be sure the nipple/teat hole is clean.

Before Each Use

Pull on the nipple/teat in all directions before each use to make sure it does not tear. Inspect carefully, especially when the child develops teeth, and replace the nipple/teat immediately if it shows any signs of wear or damage, such as cracking or change of shape. Small pieces can accidentally be inhaled and cause serious injury. Clean before each use. The nipple/teat must be clean and free of obstructions.

Cleaning

Dr. Brown's Bottles include a two-piece vent system which helps reduce colic, spit-up, burping & gas. The vent system can be quickly and thoroughly cleaned using the wire brush included with the bottle, making it easy to access all openings on the insert and reservoir. Be sure to remove wire cleaning brush from bottle before cleaning. Always use clean hands and surfaces. Fully disassemble all parts. Wash all parts thoroughly in hot water and detergent. Rinse parts thoroughly, making sure that the nipple/teat hole is clean and clear. Do not use the wire cleaning brush to clean the nipple/teat as this will cause it to tear. All parts, including the vent system, are dishwasher safe (top rack only), and safe for use in an electric sterilizer, microwave sterilizer or boiling water.

Sterilizing Bottles and Nipples/Teats

You can sterilize bottle-feeding equipment by boiling, soaking in chemical/sterilizing solution or using an electric or microwave sterilizer. Use chemical/sterilizing solutions or sterilizers strictly according to the manufacturer's instructions. Dr. Brown's recommends using the Dr. Brown's® Microwave or Electric Sterilizer. Steam can cause severe skin burns, so be careful when boiling on the stove or using any sterilizing equipment. Keep all components not in use out of reach of children. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before handling sterilized bottles, nipples/teats, components and accessories. Avoid unnecessary handling of sterilized items and equipment. Do not sterilize or microwave wire cleaning brush; be sure to remove it from bottle before cleaning.

For Your Child's Safety and Health

WARNING!

Always use this product with adult supervision. Never use feeding nipples/teats as a pacifier/soother. Continuous and prolonged sucking of fluids will cause tooth decay. Always check food temperature before feeding. Always check the nipples/teats for signs of wear and replace when damaged. Do not use a microwave oven to heat the bottle because microwave ovens can create hotspots in milk/formula or bottle components. The components of this bottle are not toys and should not be given to children to play with or suck on. Do not leave the product in direct sunlight or heat or leave in disinfectant (sterilizing solution) for longer than recommended, as this may weaken the nipple/teat. Change nipples/teats after approximately 6 weeks of use. When used and sterilized intensively, nipples/teats may deteriorate after 6 weeks. Do not allow a child to walk or run while using this bottle.

Cautions

Stop feeding before your baby has completely emptied the nipple/teat to keep your baby from swallowing air that may cause colic or other digestive problems. Remove the bottle from your baby's mouth when the baby is not feeding. Do not let a child take a bottle to bed or self-feed for long periods. Prolonged contact with milk, formula, and other liquids can cause tooth decay. Allowing your child to use this product for prolonged periods separate from regular mealtimes or to go to sleep while drinking liquids, other than water, from this baby bottle may cause or contribute to early childhood tooth decay. Contact your physician should you have any feeding problems or questions.

Glass Warning

Glass bottles may break. Bottles should be inspected before each use for sharp edges and fragments or flakes of glass that may have become dislodged and are loose inside the bottle. Do not use bottles if there are any cracks or chips on the bottle. Sudden temperature changes can cause glass bottles to crack or break. Be sure bottle and liquid are the same temperature when filling or warming. Do not use a microwave oven to heat the bottle. Microwave ovens can create hotspots in milk/formula or bottle components, or weaken the glass. Always test temperature of liquid before feeding baby. This bottle may only be used with adult supervision. Do not let child feed themselves with glass. Do not let child walk with glass. Do not let a child take a bottle to bed.

Assembly and Feeding Instructions

For Fully-Vented (Vent Installed) Bottle Feeding

Avoid formula bubbles: Do not shake the bottle. Formula should be stirred gently to fully dissolve lumps; they can clog nipple/teat holes. Fill to the desired amount. The vent will not work properly if you fill the bottle above the FILL LINE WARNING. To assemble the internal vent, connect the reservoir to the insert so that they fit snugly together. Place the assembled vent into the bottle, making full contact with the neck of the bottle. Snap the nipple/teat into the collar and place loosely on the bottle. If warming the bottle, always remove all bottle components before warming to prevent the vent from leaking fluid if gas forms during warming. Do not warm the liquid beyond body temperature of 98.6°F (37°C). Always test temperature of liquid before feeding baby. Be sure to tighten the collar snugly before feeding, but do not over-tighten. When you use formula, make it up strictly according to the manufacturer's instructions.

For Nipple/Teat-Vented (Vent Removed) Bottle Feeding (Options+TM bottles only!)

Original (non-Options+TM) bottles WILL NOT FUNCTION without the INSERT and RESERVOIR. While it is always recommended that the vent system be installed for the most comfortable feeding for your baby, this bottle will also function as a conventional bottle without the vent system installed. Simply remove the vent assembly. Some parents find this a good option as their baby's feeding becomes more developed or if their baby no longer has symptoms of colic.

Reminders

Replacement nipples and faster flow Level 2, Level 3, Level 4 and Y-Cut versions of the nipple/teat are available for all Dr. Brown's® baby bottles. There is also a Preemie Flow™ nipple/teat available for a slower flow than the Level 1 nipple/teat, which some parents find helpful for young babies or those first being introduced to a bottle. For proper bottle and venting function, only use Dr. Brown's® nipples/teats with this bottle; other brands may leak or flow too fast or too slow. When feeding your baby, hold the bottle so that the reservoir tube hole in the bottom of the bottle is not covered by liquid (approximately at a 45° angle). Keep your baby propped up rather than lying down during feeding. While the vent continuously equalizes pressure, movement of any liquid remaining in the reservoir tube is normal. If the reservoir bulb remains over 1/3 full when the bottle is placed upright, please check that the nipple/teat hole is clear and that the insert and reservoir are firmly pressed together. The reservoir bulb can be emptied by momentarily loosening the nipple/teat collar (be sure to retighten before feeding). When transporting bottles, always keep them upright and use travel cap or disk to help prevent leaking. During air travel, please remove internal parts and secure with travel cap or disk to prevent leaking from air pressure. All Dr. Brown's® bottles, nipples/teats and bottle accessories are tested according to EN14350, the baby bottle feeding standard for Europe.

Parts List

For Fully-Vented (Vent Installed) Bottle Feeding

1. Cover/Cap
2. Nipple/Teat Collar
3. Nipple/Teat
4. Travel Disk
5. Insert
6. Reservoir Bulb
7. Reservoir Tube
8. Vent Assembly: Please press firmly together to prevent leakage

For Nipple/Teat-Vented (Vent Removed) Bottle Feeding

1. Cover/Cap
2. Nipple/Teat Collar
3. Nipple/Teat

For proper feeding use only Dr. Brown's Natural Flow® nipples/teats.