NUK First Choice Silicone Teat 2 Pack

The NUK First Choice Silicone Teat 2 Pack is a set of replacement silicone teats for the NUK First Choice bottle system. It gives you fresh spares to keep your feeding kit in good working order, or an easy way to change flow rate as your baby's feeding changes over the months. Each teat carries NUK's familiar asymmetric, orthodontic shape and an anti-colic vented design, and the pack is supplied as two teats.

The teat is modelled on the shape of a mother's nipple during breastfeeding, with an extra-wide base and an hourglass profile that leaves room for the tongue and jaw to move. This asymmetric shape was developed with medical experts, and it's the design that many parents choose when they want bottle feeds to feel similar to the breast — which can help when you're combining breastfeeding and bottle feeding.

Anti-colic vented design

Each teat has a ventilation hole that forms part of NUK's Anti-Colic Air System. As baby feeds, the vent lets air into the bottle to balance the pressure, which is designed to help reduce the air baby swallows and to stop the teat from retracting or collapsing mid-feed for a steadier flow. Getting a good seal around the base of the teat helps this work as intended.

Finding the right size and flow

NUK teats are made in two sizes to suit different stages: Size 1 for 0–6 months and Size 2 for 6–18 months. They're also offered in different hole sizes so you can match the flow to what you're feeding — a small hole for breast milk, a medium hole for formula, and a Flow Control option. Flow should follow your baby's feeding ability rather than age alone, so it's worth watching how your baby copes: gulping, coughing or pulling away can point to a flow that's too fast, while long, effortful feeds may suggest it's too slow.

Made from silicone

These teats are made from high-quality silicone that is transparent, odourless and tasteless, as well as heat- and age-resistant and easy to clean. They are BPA-free, made in Germany, and comply with the European safety standard EN1400. Silicone is durable and stands up well to daily sterilising; NUK also makes latex teats for families who prefer a softer, more elastic natural-rubber feel, though latex tends to age more quickly.

Fits the NUK First Choice system

The teats fit all NUK First Choice bottles and NUK Breast Milk Containers, so they slot into the wider First Choice range for expressing, storing and feeding. Keeping the components within one system means your bottles, teats and containers work together without hunting for adaptors.

How it Works

• Orthodontic shape: The asymmetric teat, curved on top and flatter underneath, is shaped to sit against the palate and leave space for the tongue and jaw to move during feeding.
• Hourglass profile: The narrowed neck lets the lips close comfortably around the teat, which is designed to make it easier for baby to breathe through the nose and keep a good seal.
• Extra-wide base: The broad base mimics the shape of the breast and gives baby a familiar area to latch onto.
• Ventilation hole: The vent regulates air intake and helps prevent a vacuum forming, which stops the teat retracting and is designed to help reduce swallowed air.

How to Use

1. Before first use, place the teat in boiling water for 5 minutes, using enough water to avoid damage.
2. Clean thoroughly after each feed using a mild washing-up liquid.
3. Sterilise before every further use — always dismantle the bottle into its component parts for boiling or steam-sterilising.
4. Check the teat regularly and replace it after 1–2 months, or sooner if you notice any tears, cracks or bite marks.

Best For

The NUK First Choice Silicone Teat 2 Pack is a good fit for parents who:

• Already use NUK First Choice bottles or NUK Breast Milk Containers and need replacement or spare teats
• Are combining breastfeeding and bottle feeding and want a teat shaped to feel familiar — NUK cites clinical research (Moral et al., BMC Pediatrics, 2010) in support of the teat for combined feeding
• Want to change flow rate as their baby moves between breast milk, formula and thicker liquids

It may not suit you if you use a different bottle system, as NUK First Choice and other NUK ranges are not always interchangeable — always check compatibility against your bottles.

Disclaimer

The orthodontic shape and anti-colic vent describe how the teat is designed to work; individual babies respond differently, and no teat can guarantee a particular feeding outcome. Persistent feeding difficulty, discomfort or concerns about intake are best discussed with your clinic or a health professional. For safety and hygiene, replace silicone teats after 1–2 months and at the first sign of wear.

Pandylane Pro Tip: Match the hole size to what's in the bottle rather than to your baby's age alone — the small hole is intended for breast milk and water, the medium hole for formula, and Flow Control for a more adjustable feed. Keeping a spare in a different flow on hand makes it easy to adjust if a feed seems too fast or too slow.