What is the bottle vent valve, the use of the milk bottle vent valve

The concept of a bottle vent valve is being mentioned a lot on forums for mothers and babies, with mothers with babies in infancy. And if you are looking to learn what a baby bottle vent valve is and its use, please refer to the content below!

What is a bottle vent valve?

Bottle vent valve (also known as anti-colic valve, milk retention valve, anti-colic valve) is a special design on baby’s milk bottle, which has the effect of bringing air from outside into the bottle when baby sucking, exerting pressure to push down the milk, helping the baby suckle milk gently without losing strength and without swallowing air .

Currently, good quality bottles from reputable brands have products designed with ventilation functions. They are usually produced in 3 basic groups :

– Ventilation valve located right on the nipple (1 valve or 2 valve design)

The vent valve is located at the bottom of the bottle.

– Ventilation valve separate design, independent of the milk bottle.

In particular, according to research by nutritionists and infant health care experts as well as the feedback of mothers after use, the type of bottle with removable ventilation valve or 2 ventilation valves on the teat is effective. Better use results thanks to optimal ventilation to help babies feed faster, softer and suck more without worrying about choking, bloating.

The practical use of the bottle vent valve

As the common name suggests, the bottle vent valve, or anti-colic, anti-colic valve, this design is a part of the bottle to balance the pressure and create pressure to push the milk down to help the baby suckle. more gently, without losing strength, and especially without swallowing air bubbles that cause bloating and gas after feeding.

As the baby suckles, the amount of milk in the bottle gradually decreases, and if there is no vent valve, the pressure in the bottle will decrease making it more and more difficult for the baby to suckle, the milk flow is slow, the nipple is often flattened, It is time for the baby to release the nipple so that the bottle can re-equilibrate the pressure and return to normal before being able to feed again.

At this time, the amount of outside air following the nipple overflows into the bottle, forming air bubbles inside, the baby who continues to suck will swallow these air bubbles, put them in the stomach, and cause bloating. distention.

The intelligent mechanism of the bottle vent valves will bring the maximum amount of air into the bottle immediately with the baby’s sucking motion . The amount of air introduced is equal to the amount of milk reduced, keeping the bottle pressure stable, the baby suckling milk gently, comfortably, sucking faster and more, creating excitement for each baby’s meal.

At the same time, thanks to this mechanism, when using bottles with ventilation valves, after the baby suckles, parents do not have to worry and waste time helping the baby burp. Children’s meals become so light and relaxing.

With this special advantage, mothers should choose a bottle with a good ventilation valve for the baby, both safe for the baby, while actively supporting the mother, peace of mind for the baby to eat comfortably and quickly. , perfect for the digestive system and physical development of children.