How do you know when to move up a teat size?

I’m so clueless about all this- what are the signs we need to go up to size 2? The bottle has been clicking when she’s suckling, and she does seem to get upset during a feed but she does suffer with trapped wind and reflux so unsure if it’s that?!

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Honestly just trial it. My baby was guzzling bottles and the size 2 bottles were from 2 months plus so I just upped it at 2 months and it’s been a lot better! She used to fall asleep during a feed but now she is able to drink more due to the faster flow. It took a bit of getting used to so if your baby has trapped wind and reflux sit her completely upright for the first few days or feeds to minimalise any discomfort for her as the flow is a bit faster than what they’re used to x

You’ll notice your wee one getting more tired during feeds and maybe only taking an oz or two then going back to it after 10 minutes and repeat as they’re getting to tired sooking out of a tiny hole, or you can go up with months as that’s when the teet size gets bigger, I just okay by ear

My little girl was falling asleep during feeds, she was sucking so hard but not taking much milk and it wore her out. I switched to 0month, vari flow teats a few weeks ago & it was much better. She’s 9 weeks now x

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