Medela SpecialNeeds Feeder

The Medela SpecialNeeds Feeder is a 150 ml specialised feeding system designed for infants who cannot generate the suction needed to feed from a standard bottle. Formerly known as the Haberman Feeder, it is trusted by healthcare professionals worldwide for supporting babies born with cleft lip or palate, Down Syndrome, Pierre Robin Syndrome, and certain cardiac or neurological conditions. Rather than requiring suction, the soft silicone teat responds to gentle compression, meaning even the weakest feeding effort releases milk reliably. The caregiver controls flow rate — minimum, medium, or maximum — simply by rotating the teat in the baby's mouth, allowing feeds to be paced precisely to the infant's comfort and stamina. A built-in one-way valve prevents air from re-entering the teat, which helps to reduce wind, gas, and post-feed vomiting. All components are made from BPA-free, latex-free, and phthalate-free materials, so parents feeding a medically vulnerable newborn can do so with confidence. Pair with Medela breast milk storage bags to keep expressed milk safely on hand for every feed.