The 12+ stage is in the transition stage for babies going from completely dependent to learning to walk, talk and self-feed. Your baby is voicing likes and dislikes. The transition can be challenging, especially if you have tried other bottles without success.  For older babies used to the Minbie who are fast feeders may be paced a little more by the 12+ teat. This is a paced teat that has the advantage that the slit is anti-drip and supports a feeding-motion to pace the feed for older babies with growing appetites. This may be useful for when babies first want to hold the bottle. The Minbie teat offers superior support for the mother-baby breastfeeding bond and, by requiring babies to work for the feed with their instinctive breastfeeding technique, it supports natural jaw development (which is important since much of human jaw development happens in the first four years)

unlike other nipples, minbie's unique, patented design protects breastfeeding making it ideal for parents who want the freedom to introduce a bottle that won't take over from the breast. the unique shape of the minbie nipple supports your baby to continue feeding using the same instinctive technique they use on the breast, protecting from nipple confusion, lazy feeding, colic & reflux.

•baby practices breastfeeding technique, to welcome you home for the real thing

•the shape of the minbie nipple helps to prevent lazy feeding and confusion 

•minbie supports good digestion and is gentle on the palate and gums

•minbie protects your long-term breastfeeding success by giving you the freedom to have a break when you need one without risk to bub's latch