{"product_id":"pigeon-cleft-palate-nipple","title":"Pigeon Cleft Palate Nipple","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePigeon Cleft Palate Nipple\u003c\/strong\u003e is a specialised feeding teat made for babies — including premature babies — who have a cleft palate or cleft lip, or who feed with weak sucking strength. It's designed to work within the Pigeon cleft palate feeding system, giving parents and caregivers a way to deliver milk more steadily when an ordinary teat isn't a good fit for baby's oral structures or coordination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeeding a baby with a cleft palate or limited suction can feel delicate and, at times, overwhelming. This teat is built around a one-way valve and a compressible, dual-sided design so that milk can be released with baby's suckling or tongue movement rather than relying on suction strength alone — helping to make feeds calmer and more controlled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne-way valve:\u003c\/strong\u003e Milk flows only when stimulated by your baby's suckling or tongue compression, so it's delivered steadily and consistently rather than all at once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-sided teat:\u003c\/strong\u003e One side is thick and the other thin, so the teat can be compressed and adapt to your baby's individual feeding ability and preference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eY-cut tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Y-cut opening allows the milk flow to be regulated, supporting intake without overwhelming a baby who tires easily or has limited suction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loosening or tightening the cap lets you adjust the flow rate, so the feed can be dialled in as your baby's feeding skills develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNegative-pressure support:\u003c\/strong\u003e The design is intended to help prevent negative pressure during feeding, which can be difficult for babies with a cleft palate to manage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePigeon Cleft Palate Nipple\u003c\/strong\u003e is a good option for parents and caregivers who:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre feeding a baby with a cleft palate, cleft lip, or weak sucking strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeed a teat that releases milk with compression rather than relying on suction alone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWant to be able to adjust flow as baby grows and feeding skills change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrefer a latex-free teat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecialised feeding devices work best as one part of an individual feeding plan. If your baby has a cleft palate, cleft lip, or feeding difficulty, please use this teat under the guidance of your paediatrician, feeding specialist, or the healthcare team supporting your baby, and follow their instructions on technique, flow and monitoring intake. Ongoing feeding difficulty, poor intake, or feeding distress should always be reviewed with a qualified professional.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SMD Technologies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47282854461617,"sku":"PGN-CPN","price":139.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/9559\/4673\/files\/pigeon-cleft-palate-nipple-1.jpg?v=1784533018","url":"https:\/\/pandylane.com\/products\/pigeon-cleft-palate-nipple","provider":"Pandylane","version":"1.0","type":"link"}