So frustrated with the nipple/cereal issue

DS has a mild case of reflux and he gets cereal in his bottles, as per the ped. I cut an X into the medium flow nipples because he was struggling to get the forumla out. That was too fast and he was making a mess all over himself. So, I got him fast flow and he STILL is having trouble getting the formula out. I don't want to cut the hole bigger in these nipples b/c it's clear that it is too fast for him. Does anyone have any suggestions?? I am so frustrated because I can't seem to get this right.

ETA: I use Born Free and Playtex Drop-Ins and he has the same problem with both brands of bottles.

Message edited 12/9/2008 8:32:24 PM.

Re: So frustrated with the nipple/cereal issue

I was using the drop ins medium flow nipple but I was only putting 1 tsp in 4 oz. how much cereal are you putting in?

Re: So frustrated with the nipple/cereal issue

Do they sell nipples designed for cereal?

Re: So frustrated with the nipple/cereal issue

i used the variable flow nipples with avent bottles

Re: So frustrated with the nipple/cereal issue

Re: So frustrated with the nipple/cereal issue

Isn't there something called a "Y" nipple for cereal?

Re: So frustrated with the nipple/cereal issue

With the Playtex Drop-Ins they make a variable flow nipple designed for thicker feeds. It comes with a cross cut or a y-cut already made. I'm pretty sure each of the major bottle brands sell a special nipple that has cross cuts or y-cuts already made in them designed for thick feeds.

ETA: I bought a bunch of these at BRU and from Drugstore.com:

http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=89217&catid=96602

Message edited 12/9/2008 8:38:28 PM.