| 摘要 |
<p>A multi-use infant-feeding nipple system that includes a flexible, elastomeric nipple (10) having a base end (16) and a tip end (12). The base end (16) includes a reduced diameter opening (19) for sliding, sealed receipt of one end of a tubular conduit (T) which may be extended at its other end into a container (B) that need not be held in an elevated position or in close proximity to the infants mouth. The tip end (12) has a normally closed slitted opening (13) through which liquid is enabled to flow when the infant sucks on the nipple (10) and which closes when the infant ceases sucking, thereby functioning as a check valve and preventing ingress of air into the nipple (10), preventing the liquid from draining out of the nipple (10), and any conduit (T) attached to it. This, in turn avoids ingestion of air when the infant resumes feeding.</p> |
