Calmita – Experience design and technology

The nipple length has been defined taking into account the dimensions of the foetal hard palate at 32 weeks

Infants should attain their individual latch with the tip of the nipple positioned a few millimetres away from the hard and soft palate junction

The shape of Calmita and the radius of its base have been designed to allow different latch on positions to meet the individual orofacial development of the infant

The valve prevents unrestricted milk flow

Calmita's vacuum-controlled valve allows a natural feeding behaviour as the neonate itself controls the milk flow

The small hole in the valve ensures an appropriate flow

The vacuum-controlled valve opens and milk starts to flow when the infant reaches the vacuum threshold

Calmita is available in two versions in which different threshold levels of the vacuum-controlled valve reflect the infant's oral feeding development

The venting groove in Calmita allows air to enter the bottle to equalise the bottle pressure

The soft sealing ring ensures proper attachment within the Medela disposable bottle range

The tip of Calmita and the sealing ring are made of soft thermoplastic elastomer (TPE)

The collar of Calmita is made of polypropylene (PP)

At the base of Calmita the TPE is supported by a layer of PP

All materials used are BPA-free, latex-free and DEHP-free

Single-use, disposable product

Individually packed

Ready-to-Use or sterile version

Vacuum-controlled valve that allows neonates to control the flow

Earlier discharge home1

Natural feeding behaviour2

Increased breastfeeding in the hospital1