is safe to poke holes in nipples (bottle)? - Infant Care (up to 18 months old) Message Board

crimsonkimono · 10-22-2007, 07:55 AM

i use advent and love them, and im currently using the slow flow nipple (1) however, the next size nipples are so expensive to go and replace all of them. anyone know if you can poke an extra hole to get longer use out of them??? please let me know about your experiences or knowledge on this question! thankyou

LauraLu · 10-22-2007, 08:07 AM

I'll admit it...I've done it, and it works just fine. I would make sure to boil the nipples after doing so and be careful you don't make the hole too big. It could be a real mess!

crimsonkimono · 10-22-2007, 09:33 AM

whats a smart way to poke it with???

LauraLu · 10-23-2007, 05:15 AM

I think I used a super sharp safety pin from my mom. Be careful how far you puncture or the hole will get too big.

crimsonkimono · 10-23-2007, 07:46 AM

thanks for the reply!!!!!!