Sepal are proud to offer a new option for babies with complex feeding needs.
A simple system - adaptable to your needs
An uncomplicated assembly
When we asked for feedback, from experienced users of cleft feeding systems, the strong message was "Keep it simple"!
So we listened and created a one-way valve, a disc to fit between the existing Sepal teat and bottle, that is loved by health professionals.
A flexible bottle - allowing you to support feeding
To offer the maximum support to babies with complex feeding needs, the addition of the Sepal Squeezy bottle allows the caregiver to provide additional support. By flexing the ergonomic bottle, liquid can be released into the teat barrel to assist the baby to feed by compressing the teat.
A convenient one-way valve
We have created a one-way valve that fits in all Sepal teats.
- It is clearly labelled so you know which way is up.
- The valve is similar in size to a 50c piece to reduce the chances of misplacing it.
- The valve alters the normal function of the unique Sepal teat so that suction isn't required. Instead, your baby can now successfully feed by compressing the Sepal teat.
Unmatched range of teat flow rates
The Sepal teat range caters for premature babies up to toddlers. Our range of 13 teats offers numerous alternatives to meet your baby's specific needs.
Select a size that suits your baby's mouth (Extra Small, Small, Medium or Large) - allowing for any orthodontic appliances that may be required.
Then select a flow rate in that range that supports you baby's feeding ability.
The ‘Sepal’ Specialty Feeding System
Why create another cleft feeding product?
Australian health professionals and parents of children born with a cleft, told us
- Specialty bottle systems can be extremely expensive
- replacement parts hard to access for products made overseas
- some products only offer one or two teat options
- other products don't offer a squeezy bottle
- valves are fiddly and difficult to assemble
What is different about the Sepal product?
Our cleft feeding system address these concerns
- valve fits all 13 teats
- valve works with Sepal squeezy bottle and/or rigid bottle
- valve clearly labelled to show how to position on the bottle
- replacement parts are easily accessible
- Sepal products are manufactured in Australia
- Sepal products are available to purchase online or from stockists
- when your baby can generate suction to feed, simply remove valve and continue using the standard system.
Customer reviews
Easy to assemble and baby comfortable with teat, created a relaxed feed - baby not fussy
I'm grateful as a parent with a cleft child about Sepal's initiative to cater for children with special feeding needs
Very easy to clean, assemble and disassemble
The Sepal teat has a great flow
Liked the ease of use - didn't have a high learning curve. Was also like a normal bottle.
How to Use
Select an appropriate Sepal teat by choosing a size and flow rate to suit your baby.
- Remove the lid from the bottle, after preparing your baby's preferred feed.
- Place the Specialty Feeding Valve on the top lip of the bottle.
- Screw the Sepal teat onto the bottle and proceed with feeding, as per your health professionals instructions
Ordering Product
Follow the link to our store to purchase our retail product to use at home.
Health Professionals - ordering
Hospitals can also purchase the components of the Sepal Specialty Feeding System.
The bottles and valves are all individually flow wrapped and are Clean and Ready To Use making them an easy option in hospital. Sepal teats can also be purchased in smaller volumes to complement the system.
Send purchase orders to orders@sepal.com.au
Easy returns
For orders made in the middle of the night in error, we offer easy returns or modify orders. See our FAQ for details
Quick delivery Australia wide
Our trusted 3PL team respond to retail customer orders 5 days a week so that you aren't kept waiting
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