Which feature of the Haberman nipple helps expressed breast milk reach the back of the infant's mouth?

• A. A built-in sugar additive.
• B. The length of the nipple helps gravity pull milk to the back of the mouth.
• C. Gravity-assisted flow due to nipple length.
• D. A color-coded measurement marks.

Answer: (C)

The Haberman nipple is designed to support feeding in babies who have trouble coordinating suction, such as those with cleft lip/palate, by creating a gravity-assisted flow. Its longer, narrow nipple length allows milk to travel down the nipple with the baby’s position, helping milk reach toward the back of the mouth and be swallowed rather than pooling in the front or coming out too quickly. This controlled, slower flow matches the infant’s suck–swallow–breathe pattern and reduces fatigue and the risk of nasal regurgitation. The other options don’t affect how milk moves during feeding: adding sugar isn’t part of the design, and color-coded marks are just markers, not mechanisms that influence flow.