Medela Supplemental Nursing System
A Medela tube-and-container system used at the breast for supplemental feeding. Page also names non-lactating parents, including adoptive, surrogate and transgender parents.
Size and fit, per Medela
| In the box | TwistLok Lid, Container & Lid, Clamp, TwistLok Tube, Clip, Ring, Cleaning Aid, Instructions for use |
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Listed features
- Parts list and cleaning options spelled out by the maker
Where to buy the Supplemental Nursing System
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- 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 Supplemental Nursing System | |
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| Type | Specialty bottle or nipple |
| Flow | a controlled and consistent flow of milk is released to the baby |
| Made for (maker) | It can also be used for infants who cannot maintain vacuum long enough. |
| What's included | TwistLok Lid, Container & Lid, Clamp, TwistLok Tube, Clip, Ring, Cleaning Aid, Instructions for use |
| Care | Clean components in warm soapy water, rinse and dry; clean the tube only with the included Cleaning Aid; container, lid and valve can go in a dishwasher, microwave with Quick Clean bags, or boiling water. |
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Supplemental Nursing System: 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.
Who is the Medela Supplemental Nursing System made for?
The maker says it's for It can also be used for infants who cannot maintain vacuum long enough.. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
How do I care for the Medela Supplemental Nursing System?
Per the maker: Clean components in warm soapy water, rinse and dry; clean the tube only with the included Cleaning Aid; container, lid and valve can go in a dishwasher, microwave with Quick Clean bags, or boiling water.
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Where these specs come from
Last checked 2026-11-04. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.