Medela SpecialNeeds Feeder
A Medela feeder with a squeeze body and interchangeable mouthpieces. The maker names babies who cannot create a vacuum, including those born with a cleft lip or palate.
Size and fit, per Medela
| In the box | The feeder, a standard mouthpiece and a smaller Mini SpecialNeeds mouthpiece |
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Listed features
- Two mouthpiece sizes included
- The maker lists three flow settings
Where to buy the SpecialNeeds Feeder
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- Check for recalls: Search the agency's recall list with the model number and date code from the label: CPSC recall search.
- Fever, medicine and illness: see the AAP's health issues pages. In an emergency, call 911. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Full specs
| Medela SpecialNeeds Feeder | |
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| Type | Specialty bottle or nipple |
| Flow | Variable and controllable milk flow to suit the baby's abilities and efforts; a line mark on the mou |
| What's included | The feeder, a standard mouthpiece and a smaller Mini SpecialNeeds mouthpiece |
| Care | Reusable after cleaning according to the instructions for use. |
Compare the SpecialNeeds Feeder with
How each closest rival differs from the SpecialNeeds Feeder, from the makers' specs.
- MedelaSupplemental Nursing SystemCompare side by side
- EnfamilCleft Lip/Palate NurserCompare side by side
- Dr. Brown'sWide-Neck Specialty Feeding System$39$39.99Compare side by side
- Dr. Brown'sSpecialty Feeding System 2-pack$26$26.99Compare side by side
SpecialNeeds Feeder: questions answered
From Medela's published specs, last checked 2026-11-04.
Can I prop a bottle for one twin while I feed the other?
Feeding: see the AAP's Starting Solid Foods page and the CDC's bottle and formula page. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
How do I care for the Medela SpecialNeeds Feeder?
Per the maker: Reusable after cleaning according to the instructions for use.
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Where these specs come from
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