A method of forming an opening in a nipple for a baby bottle, comprising: inserting the nipple in a holder having an opening formed therein, the nipple positioned within the opening so that an area of the nipple where the opening is to be formed is positioned in a bottom area of the opening, the holder preventing deformation of the nipple in the area where the opening if to be formed; inserting a cutting device in an interior section of the nipple; contacting and stretching an interior wall of the nipple where the opening is to be formed by the cutting device; and penetrating the interior wall of the nipple forming the opening.