NUK Latex Cleft Palate Teat

The NUK Latex Cleft Palate Teat is a specialised feeding teat designed for babies born with a cleft lip or palate, made to support feeding when creating a strong sucking vacuum is difficult. Babies with a cleft often struggle to seal their mouth around a standard teat, which can make both breastfeeding and ordinary bottle teats hard to manage. This teat is shaped around the specific anatomy of a cleft, with a domed top designed to seal the cleft during swallowing so that feeds can happen more gently and safely.

Made from pure, soft latex, the teat has a flexible texture that adapts to a newborn's mouth and is designed to encourage natural sucking and chewing movements. It carries a slow flow rate and comes with a screw ring that fits standard baby bottles used in hospitals and at home, so you can pair it with the feeding bottles you already have. Because feeding a baby with a cleft is closely tied to a clinical care plan, this teat is intended for use under medical supervision.

How it Works

• Domed sealing top: The raised dome is designed to seal the cleft while your baby swallows, helping to keep food from entering the respiratory tract during feeds.
• Natural feeding movements: The shape and soft latex are made to encourage the sucking and chewing movements your baby uses to feed, supporting the process gently rather than forcing flow.
• Mixing of food and saliva: By supporting a more natural swallow, food and saliva can mix as they normally would — a step that supports healthy digestion.
• Adaptable hole size: The teat can have holes made later according to your baby's individual needs and your doctor's instructions, so the flow can be matched to their feeding requirements.

How to Use

Attach the teat to a standard baby bottle using the included screw ring, making sure it is secure before feeding. Any holes should only be made once, and always according to your baby's individual needs and your healthcare provider's guidance. Use and monitor feeds under medical supervision, and follow the feeding plan set out by your baby's care team. Clean all parts thoroughly between feeds as you would with any feeding equipment.

Materials and compatibility

The teat is made from pure, high-quality latex chosen for its soft, flexible feel, and is BPA-free and hospital-grade. The included screw ring is designed to fit all standard baby bottles, making it straightforward to use with the bottles typically found in hospitals and at home.

Best For

The NUK Latex Cleft Palate Teat is a great option for parents who:

• Are feeding a baby with a cleft lip or palate and need a teat shaped for that anatomy
• Want a teat that pairs with standard baby bottles they already use
• Are working with a healthcare provider on a feeding plan and need equipment that can be adapted to their baby's needs

It may not be the right fit if you:

• Are looking for an everyday teat for a baby without a cleft
• Prefer silicone over latex

Disclaimer

This teat is recommended for use under medical supervision. Feeding a baby with a cleft lip or palate is part of an individual clinical care plan — always follow the guidance of your doctor, feeding therapist or care team on teat use, hole size and feeding technique. If you have concerns about your baby's feeding, intake or comfort, speak to a qualified healthcare professional.

Pandylane Pro Tip: Hold off on making any holes in the teat until your care team has confirmed the flow your baby needs — you can always open a hole later, but you can't undo one that's too large.