How to Squeeze the Nipple Vent
Evenflo Balance + bottle nipples are made of silicone. While this is the perfect, soft material to use for feeding, the nipple vent may “self-seal” on occasion, making it hard for milk to flow. Thankfully, there is a simple way to avoid this.
Before you assemble the bottle and attach the nipple to the ring (collar), take a second to squeeze the vent.
Where is the vent?
Flip the bottle nipple upside down. You will see a tiny semi-circle protruding from the nipple base. The vent is a small slit on the top of this semi-circle.
Squeeze the vent
Grasp the outside edges of the tiny semi-circle. Squeeze your finger and thumb together (SEE VIDEO BELOW). You should see the slit open--if not, squeeze it a couple more times until you see the tiny slit on top of the semi-circle open briefly.
After you squeeze the vent, assemble the bottle, add milk, and you are ready to feed.
It is NOT necessary to line of the vent of the bottle nipple with the notch on the cap ring in any specific way.
It is NOT necessary to keep the vent pointing toward your baby's nose.
